Pieris jap. 'Carnaval' - 7.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Japanese andromeda 'Carnaval' (Pieris japonica) is a bushy, compact, evergreen small shrub with decorative, glossy, lanceolate, dark green leaves with a creamy white margin. The red shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears white flowers arranged in panicles from March to April. Light brown, round fruits emerge from these from September. In a semi-shady to shady, wind-protected location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1 metre and grows to around 1 metre wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Andromeda japonica.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the blossoms are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers * red shoots * easy to care for * hardy, sensitive to late frost

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Japanese andromeda 'Carnaval's are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, whorled, with entire margins and a creamy white edge. They are around 6 - 8 cm in size. Red, early shoots.

Bark
Red-brown, striped, torn bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese andromeda 'Carnaval' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese andromeda 'Carnaval' is a small shrub that grows bushy and compact. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide. It usually grows 15 - 25 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Watering: In the period from January to December - Mulching: In the period from March to May.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white flowers of Japanese andromeda 'Carnaval' appear in panicles from March to April.

Use
Tub, solitary, border, bee pasture, bog bed

Root
Pieris japonica 'Carnaval' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.