Hardiness
Zone 5
Discover the plant
Andromeda of Japan 'Valley Rose'
FamilyPinaceae
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.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Acid-loving fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooting agent or ground bone.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorPink
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typePersistent
FruitingDry, unornamental capsules
Maximum height1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Maximum width1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rateslow
Hardiness zoneZone 5
Minimum temperature'-28°C
