Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine'

Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine' is a superb evergreen shrub with large clusters of dark velvet pink-red flowers in spring. The leaves emerge with coppery bronze tints, turning dark green later on in summer.

Best in a spot with sun or partial shade and enjoys moist yet well drained, acid soil. It can be grown successfully in a large container for a number of years.

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Moist yet well drained, acid soil. Avoid waterlogged areas.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine'  does best with shelter from cold winter winds. Very exposed, open areas are not ideal.
• Flowering Period: April.
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine'  grows to be a medium sized, upright shrub in time.
• Height: 2 - 2.5 m (6 - 8 ft) / up to approx 1.5 m (5 ft) after 10 years
• Spread: 2 m (6 ft) / up to 1 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft) after 10 years

• Notes: Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine'  does best on acid soil and will usually not grow well in gardens with neutral or alkali / chalky soils.