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Japanese pieris

Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine'

Overview

Japanese pieris (Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine') is a versatile shrub great for landscapes of all types. It has dark evergreen foliage with clusters of white flowers from late winter to early spring. This beauty brings year-round color and texture to any garden, as the foliage turns purple in winter. Deer resistant and hardy, it grows in most soil types and enjoys full to partial sun. It can reach 4-5 feet tall and wide, making it a great choice for hedging or as a single specimen plant.

Care Guide

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Watering

Average

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Light

Filtered shade, Full sun, Part sun/part shade.

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Soil

Acidic, Well-drained

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 5-8.

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Pruning

Best pruned in March, April, March, April, May.

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Propagation

Seed Propagation, Greenwood Cuttings, Greenwood Cuttings, Tissue Culture

Diseases & Pests

Common pests: Fungal leaf spot, Heteroptera - true bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale insects, Deer resistant .

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