Pieris jap. 'Ralto Rose' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Japanese andromeda 'Ralto Rose' (Pieris japonica) is a bushy, broad, upright shrub that produces pink flowers arranged in panicles. These appear from March to May. The red new growth is also an interesting sight. In a semi-shaded to shaded, wind-protected position with humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 50 cm and spreads to around 50 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Andromeda japonica.

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

Bark
Striped, torn bark.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese andromeda 'Ralto Rose' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese andromeda 'Ralto Rose' is a bushy, broad and upright-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 30–50 cm and spreads to a width of approx. 30–50 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 pink-coloured flowers of the Japanese andromeda 'Ralto Rose' appear in panicles from March to May.

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

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