Valley Valentine Pieris
Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine'
Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | PY-er-iss juh-PON-ih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Lore | David Don named the genus Pieris after the Pierides or nine muses of mythology |
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow grower to 5 to 7 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Winter |
| Design Ideas | This Pieris is very useful where soils are acidic and damp most of the year. For homesites, it's ideal under a high canopy of old trees. Perfect on the north and east exposures as foundation planting, but seasonal changes make this perfect for a tidy front-yard shade garden. Large enough to use for background near water gardens or in small Asian-inspired compositions. A perfect candidate for wild woodland gardens in the damp Pacific Northwest. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Firewise |
| Light Needs | Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Grow this Pieris around the spreading branches of Red Cutleaf Japanese Maple, (Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'), or the little evergreen Saint Mary Southern Magnolia, (Magnolia grandiflora 'Saint Mary').Mix it with the soft woodland favorites such as Luxuriant Bleeding Heart, (Dicentra x 'Luxuriant') or Alaskan Fern, (Polystichum setiferum). Particularly lovely in a wild woodland setting with theseasonal color from Snowflake Oakleaf Hydrangea, (Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snowflake'). |
Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant