Pieris jap. 'Little Frosty' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Schattenglöckchen 'Little Frosty' (Pieris japonica) is a bushy, compact, evergreen dwarf shrub with decorative, glossy, lanceolate, dark-green leaves edged with silvery-white. Its reddish new growth is also an interesting sight. It also bears white flowers arranged in panicles from March to May. From these, light brown, round fruits develop from August onwards. In a semi-shaded to shaded, wind-protected position with humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and spreads to approx. 30 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Andromeda japonica.

Bulletpoints
* attractive foliage * the flowers attract large numbers of bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers * reddish new growth * low-maintenance * tolerant of smoke, susceptible to late frosts, deer-resistant

Leaves
High ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of Schattenglöckchen 'Little Frosty' are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, arranged in whorls and have a silvery-white margin. They are approximately 6–8 cm in size. Reddish, early spring bud burst.

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

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Schattenglöckchen 'Little Frosty' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Schattenglöckchen 'Little Frosty' is a bushy, compact dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 30–40 cm and spreads to a width of approx. 20–30 cm. Slow-growing.

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 ground 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 the Schattenglöckchen 'Little Frosty' appear in panicles from March to May.

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

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