Pieris jap. 'Prelude' - P13

Description
The Japanese andromeda 'Prelude' (Pieris japonica) is a bushy, broad, compact small shrub that produces white flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from April to May. These produce light brown, round fruits from August. The Japanese andromeda 'Prelude' also bears shiny, lanceolate, dark green leaves. The copper-brown shoots are also an interesting sight. Its bark is reddish-brown and fissured in strips. In a semi-shady to shady, wind-protected location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.8 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Andromeda japonica.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers * copper-brown shoots * easy to care for * hardy, sensitive to late frost

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Japanese andromeda 'Prelude's are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, whorled. They are about 6 - 8 cm in size. Copper-brown, early shoots.

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

Spread
Japan.

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

Growth
Japanese andromeda 'Prelude' is a bushy, broad and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.8 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 15 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 the Japanese andromeda 'Prelude' appear in panicles from April to May.

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

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