Pieris jap. 'Pink Passion' - 3 Ltr pot

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Andromeda japonica.

Bulletpoints
* the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers * easy to care for * hardy, sensitive to late frost, deer-resistant

Bark
Striped, torn bark.

Growth habit
Japanese andromeda 'Pink Passion' is bushy and broad in structure. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Watering: In the period from January to December - Mulching: In the period from March to May.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The pink-coloured flowers appear in panicles from March to May.

Use
Tub, solitary, border, bee pasture, bog bed

Root
Pieris japonica 'Pink Passion' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.