Pieris jap. 'Little Goldy' - P9

Description
The Japanese andromeda 'Little Goldy' (Pieris japonica) is a bushy, compact, evergreen small shrub with decorative, glossy, lanceolate, greenish-yellow leaves with a white margin. The dark red shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears white flowers arranged in panicles from March to May. In a semi-shady to shady, wind-protected location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Andromeda japonica, Pieris japonica 'Opstal 65'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers * dark red shoots * easy to care for * hardy, sensitive to late frost

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Japanese andromeda 'Little Goldy's are greenish-yellow, lanceolate, glossy, whorled and have a white margin. They are around 6 - 8 cm in size. Dark red, early shoots.

Bark
Striped, torn bark.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese andromeda 'Little Goldy' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese andromeda 'Little Goldy' is a small shrub that grows bushy and compact. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 50 cm and is approx. 40 - 50 cm wide. 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 Japanese andromeda 'Little Goldy' appear in panicles from March to May.

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

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