Pieris jap. 'Valley Rose' - 5 Ltr pot

Description
The Japanese andromeda 'Valley Rose' (Pieris japonica) is a bushy, broad shrub that produces light pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles. They appear in March. These produce light brown, round fruits from August. The Japanese andromeda 'Valley Rose' also bears shiny, lanceolate, dark green leaves. 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. 1.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Andromeda japonica.

Bulletpoints
* the blossoms are very popular with 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 'Valley Rose's are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, whorled. They are about 6 - 8 cm in size.

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

Spread
Japan.

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

Growth
Japanese andromeda 'Valley Rose' is a bushy and broad-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 15 - 20 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 light pink flowers of the Japanese andromeda 'Valley Rose' appear in panicles in March.

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

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