Hardiness
Zone 5
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Andromeda of Japan 'Valley Valentine'
FamilyPinaceae
Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine', commonly known as Japanese andromeda ‘Valley Valentine’, is an ornamental evergreen shrub notable for its intensely colored winter and spring blooms. This variety forms a dense, rounded bush with glossy dark green foliage that remains decorative all year round. In late winter and early spring, the shrub produces long, drooping clusters of deep rosy-red, bell-shaped flowers, a particularly rare color among Pieris varieties. These elegant inflorescences contrast beautifully with the dark foliage and attract the season's first pollinators. Young shoots may also display bronze or reddish hues before turning dark green. Ideal for woodland gardens and acid-loving plant beds, this shrub prefers rich, acidic, well-drained soils and partial shade.
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
