Botanical profile

Pieris japonica 'Valley Rose'

Latin name
Pieris japonica 'Valley Rose'
Common name
Andromeda of Japan 'Valley Rose'
Type
Shrub
Family
Pinaceae

Pieris japonica 'Valley Rose', commonly known as Japanese Andromeda 'Valley Rose', is an evergreen ornamental shrub valued for its elegant blooms and year-round decorative foliage. This variety forms a dense, rounded bush that integrates perfectly into woodland gardens, acidic shrub beds, and semi-shaded borders. In late winter and early spring, the shrub produces long, drooping clusters of small, soft pink, bell-shaped flowers that delicately contrast with its glossy dark green foliage. The young spring shoots may display bronze or reddish hues before turning dark green, adding additional seasonal interest. Highly ornamental and relatively compact, this shrub prefers acidic, organic-rich, well-drained soils and a location protected from scorching sun.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Partial shade
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Acid-loving fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooting agent or ground bone.
Soil type
Acidic, rich, fresh and well-drained
Minimum temperature
'-28°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Pink
Fruiting
Dry, unornamental capsules
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Persistent
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Width
1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rate
slow
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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