Pieris japonica<\/em> goes by many names, including Japanese andromeda, lily-of-the-valley shrub and Japanese pieris. Whatever you call it, you\u2019ll never be bored with this plant. The foliage changes color throughout the seasons, and in late summer or fall, long, dangling clusters of colorful flower buds appear. The buds open into dramatic, creamy-white blossoms in spring. The ever-changing face of this shrub is an asset to any garden. Read on to find out how to grow Japanese andromeda.<\/p>\n Japanese andromeda is an evergreen shrub with many uses<\/a> in the landscape. Use it in shrub groupings or as afoundation plant<\/a>, or let it stand alone as a specimen plant that few other shrubs can rival.<\/p>\n The plant is a bit fussy about soil and light exposure, but if azaleas<\/a> and camellias<\/a> do well in the area, Japanese andromeda will probably thrive too.<\/p>\n The best Pieris japonica<\/em> growing conditions include a site with full to partial shade<\/a> and rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter and an acidic pH<\/a>. If your soil isn\u2019t particularly rich, work in a thick layer of compost<\/a>before planting. If necessary, amend the soil with an azalea or camellia fertilizer to add nutrients and adjust the pH level. Japanese andromeda bushes won\u2019t tolerate alkaline soil.<\/p>\n Water the shrub often enough to keep the soil lightly moist at all times. Water slowly, allowing the soil to soak up as much moisture as possible.<\/p>\nAndromeda Plant Info<\/h2>\n
Pieris Care and Planting<\/h2>\n
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A little information about this beautiful plant for you…<\/p>\n
Pieris Care And Planting \u2013 How To Grow Japanese Andromeda Bushes<\/h1>\n
By Jackie Carroll<\/p>\n
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