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[SG] Pachysandra, Pieris

Hi Lucinda,

I don't know if this will help or not, but here in so-central IN we got
very little rain last summer and I did NO supplemental watering. I notice
this year that some of my pachysandra have that burned (or scorched) look
that you mention too. And, if last year was a drought year in NJ maybe the
Pieris didn't get watered enough either and may be in a kind of holding
pattern. We are getting plenty of rain now--don't know about you--and I am
vowing to do better in the watering dept. if there's not sufficient
natural rainfall, so I'm hoping the situation will correct itself.

Despite the lack of moisture last year, my pieris looks pretty good and
even has a bit of new growth in add. to fls. but it is an established
plant. It is planted on the east side, between our house and the
neighbors' place, under a huge maple tree and therefore gets no sun at
all.

Michael Dirr (HARDY TREES AND SHRUBS, Timber Press--this is a book I am
always recommending) says Japanese pieris like calcareous, rich,
consistently moist soils and are ideal for the Midwest. You Easterneres
tend to have more acid soil. Perhaps addition of a little lime would help?
Also, Dirr says they like partial shade. On the north side of the house,
maybe your pieris isn't getting enough light.

But I'd try making sure it has sufficient water (CONSISTENTLY MOIST) and
that your soil is not too acid for it.

Bobbi Diehl
Bloomington, IN
zone 5/6
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