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Pieris japonica (Thunb.) D. Don ex G. Don Japanese pieris · Ornamentals · bred by Praktijkonderzoek Plant en Omgeving B.V.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a compact shrub with a height of 1.2 to 2.5 meters with leathery glossy dark green leaves. Young spring growth has a reddish hue.

Flowering lasts from February to June. The flowers are bell-shaped and colored in pink, pink-red or purple-red tones. The plant prefers acidic, humus-rich and moist soils, withstands temperature drops down to -27°C (USDA zones 5–8).

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Praktijkonderzoek Plant en Omgeving B.V. 9 Developed the variety
Applicant
Stichting Wageningen Research - Wageningen Plant Research 48 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Stichting Wageningen Research - Wageningen Plant Research 48 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20052636
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  1. Application filed 14 December 2005
  2. Registered 24 August 2007
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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