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Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine'

Family Ericaceae
Plant Type broadleaf evergreen
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level high, challenging, suitable for experienced gardeners.
Height 0.6 - 2 m (2 - 6.5 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 2 m (3 - 6.5 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The broadleaf evergreen Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine' (Japanese pieris) bears showy, bright red and fragrant blossoms during mid-spring. This plant is rounded in form and has showy, glossy, medium textured and evergreen foliage that is deep green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine' (Japanese pieris) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, hedge, foundation, specimen, screening and topiary.