Pieris jap. 'Pink Passion' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Japanese andromeda 'Pink Passion' (Pieris japonica) is a bushy, broad shrub that produces pink flowers arranged in panicles. These appear from March to May. The Japanese andromeda 'Pink Passion' also has glossy, lance-shaped, dark green leaves. In a semi-shaded to shaded, wind-protected position with humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and spreads to approx. 1 m.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Andromeda japonica.

Bulletpoints
* the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers * easy to care for * hardy, sensitive to late frost, deer resistant

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Japanese andromeda 'Pink Passion's are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, whorled. They are about 6 - 8 cm in size.

Bark
Striped, torn bark.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese andromeda 'Pink Passion' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese andromeda 'Pink Passion' is a bushy, spreading shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1–1.2 m and spreads to a width of approx. 0.8–1 m. 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 pink-coloured flowers of the Japanese andromeda 'Pink Passion' appear in panicles from March to May.

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

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