Pieris japonica Pink passion - Japanese Andromeda
Pieris japonica Pink passion - Japanese Andromeda
Pieris japonica Pink passion ® (‘Opstal 69’PBR)
Japanese Andromeda, Japanese Pieris, Lily-of-the-Valley Bush
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Description
The Japanese Andromeda or Pieris japonica 'Pink Passion', following the wonderful cultivar 'Passion', is a recently obtained variety from the Netherlands, awarded in 2013. It is part of a series of sturdy and bushy shrubs with abundant flowering in early spring. Easy to grow in any acidic and moist soil, this vigorous variety displays beautiful flowering in upright clusters of delicate pink bells, and an evergreen foliage of elegant bright green. Stunning in a large pot on the terrace or in a shrub border, always in partial shade.
Pieris belong to the Ericaceae family, like heathers and rhododendrons. They are evergreen shrubs for acidic soil whose new shoots take on pink or coppery tones, accompanied by beautiful flowering in clusters of often fragrant small bells. Very easy when the conditions are met, they appreciate a light, moist and acidic soil, in a partially shaded site - or sunny as long as it is not scorching sun. The varieties derived from Pieris japonica are quite hardy once established.
The 'Pink Passion' variety of Japanese Andromeda has a fairly compact form with a slightly upright bushy habit, reaching about 1.20m (4 ft) in height and 1m (3 ft) in spread at maturity. Its small lanceolate leaves are quite dark green and glossy on their upper surface. They follow tender green spring shoots. The pale pink blooms washed with purple, slightly fragrant and composed of rather upright clusters filled with a multitude of small bells, are preceded by very decorative pink buds in winter. Flowering takes place from March to April.
Slow-growing, 'Pink Passion' does not require pruning, demands very little maintenance, and will be perfect for small gardens whether in pots and containers, rockeries, or as a border plant. A superb and essential evergreen shrub for acidic soil, with the same charm as heathers without their slightly austere appearance once flowering is over, it will naturally and elegantly blend with Rhododendrons and deciduous Azaleas, surrounded by a border of hellebores, ferns and Pernettya.
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Botanical data
Pieris
japonica
Pink passion ® (‘Opstal 69’PBR)
Ericaceae
Japanese Andromeda, Japanese Pieris, Lily-of-the-Valley Bush
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Pieris japonica plants grow in acidic, but rather fertile and moist soil. You can add ericaceous compost at planting if your soil is neutral, as this will also help to lighten it. They require exposure to non-scorching (morning) sunlight or partial shade, and protection from cold drafts. They prefer soil that remains moist but well-drained. A good mulch (such as pine bark) can help maintain soil acidity and moisture in summer. If you have heavy and/or chalky soil, cultivate your 'Pink Passion' Japanese Andromeda in a container and preferably water it with non-calcareous water. Otherwise, it is a low-maintenance plant that rarely gets sick and should only be pruned when absolutely necessary.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.