Pieris jap. 'Temple Bells' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Japanese andromeda 'Temple Bells' (Pieris japonica) is a bushy, broad, evergreen shrub with decorative, glossy, lanceolate, dark green leaves. The red shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears white flowers arranged in panicles from March to May. These produce light brown, round fruits from August. In a semi-shady to shady, wind-protected location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.8 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.8 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Andromeda japonica.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * 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

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Japanese andromeda 'Temple Bells's are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, whorled. They are about 6 - 8 cm in size. Red, early shoots.

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

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese andromeda 'Temple Bells' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese andromeda 'Temple Bells' is a bushy and broad-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.2 - 1.8 m and is approx. 1.2 - 1.8 m 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 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 Japanese andromeda 'Temple Bells' appear in panicles from March to May.

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

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