Pieris japonica(taiwanensis) - P13

Description
The Japanese Andromeda (Pieris japonica) is a bushy, broad shrub that produces white flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from March to May. These produce light brown, round fruits from August. The Japanese Andromeda also has 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 around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 3 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 Andromedas 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 has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese Andromeda is a bushy and broad-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide.

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 appear in panicles from March to May.

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

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