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Pieris japonica Sarabande - Japanese Andromeda
Pieris japonica Sarabande - Japanese Andromeda
Pieris japonica Sarabande - Japanese Andromeda
Pieris japonica Sarabande - Japanese Andromeda
Pieris japonica Sarabande - Japanese Andromeda
Pieris japonica Sarabande - Japanese Andromeda
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Maryline D.
Gros coup de coeur
Maryline D. • 62 FR
Received in excellent condition. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you.
Dav, 07/01/2024
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Pieris japonica 'Sarabande' is a recent variety of Japanese andromeda that stands out for its small size and its young red-bronze shoots in spring. It is a compact and rounded ericaceous shrub less than a metre tall and decorated with shiny evergreen foliage that is almost orange when it buds. Pruning in spring encourages branching and the appearance of new coloured stems. From April to May it bears a profusion of pure white bell-shaped clusters, pink in bud, that effectively illuminate the darkest corners of the garden. These assets make it an excellent choice to bring colour all year round to a patio container or a partially shaded flowerbed, provided it is given a light, neutral to acid soil, and a bright site without scorching sun.
Pieris japonica, commonly called Japanese andromeda, is native to eastern China, Japan, and Taiwan. It belongs to the Ericaceae family, and is a cousin of heathers and camellias with which it forms beautiful flowerbeds. The 'Sarabande' cultivar, very bushy, has a compact and roundish habit. Its growth is rather slow, eventually forming a shrub measuring about 80 cm (32 in) tall and 70 cm (28 in) wide. It has beautiful evergreen foliage in winter, composed of long shiny lanceolate leaves, slightly dentate on the edges, measuring up to 10 cm (4 in) long. The young shoots are copper red, then the leaves become light green, and finally shiny dark green. The clusters of floral buds, pink in colour, appear in winter, enhancing the decorative effect of this Japanese andromeda during the dull season. In April, it is covered with a multitude of upright clusters, 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 in) long, composed of small urn-shaped flowers, ranging from pale pink to cream white, resembling lily of the valley or heather flowers. Bee-friendly, the flowers exude a sweet honey fragrance.
Pieris japonica are hardy shrubs that appreciate acidic and moist soils, as well as a partially shaded site. Due to its small size and extremely decorative aspect throughout the seasons, this 'Sarabande' Japanese andromeda is perfectly suited for container gardening on a terrace, patio, or partially shaded balcony. It will also fit perfectly under the cover of tall trees alongside other partially shaded shrubs, as a low hedge, in a shaded rock garden, and especially in an ericaceous flowerbed in the company of other acid-loving plants such as camellias, rhododendrons, heathers, mollis or Japanese azaleas. With its generous flowering it will cause a sensation when combined with spring bulbs (daffodils, early tulips), hellebores, and primroses. It earns its rightful place in a Japanese-style garden!
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Pieris japonica 'Sarabande' appreciates a partially shaded or gently sunlit site, as well as an acidic, moist, light, humus-rich, and well-drained soil. With good hardiness, it can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5 °F) in perfectly drained soil, but its young shoots can be damaged by late frosts. It is advisable to plant it in a location sheltered from cold and drying winter winds. Install a thick mulch at its base in autumn in harsh climates or in situations exposed to winter winds. A thick layer of fern fronds, dead leaves, and pine needles would be ideal. If its young foliage has been damaged by frost it should be pruned to stimulate the growth of new shoots. Appreciating good humidity, it prefers consistently moist soil but not the stagnant moisture of clay soils. To avoid soil drying out, regular watering with non-calcareous water is necessary, especially in the first year following planting and during the summer. Planting can be done in spring or autumn, in a mixture of garden soil, turf, and ericaceous compost. In spring it is advisable to surface-dress with ericaceous soil and compost around its roots and optionally provide a basal fertilizer in the form of a handful of dried blood. Take care to provide enough space for this Pieris japonica to ensure its proper development, respecting a planting distance of 70 cm (28 in) to 1 m (3 ft) around its base. After flowering remove faded blooms to avoid unnecessarily exhausting the plant by seed production. Lightly prune sparse branches that compromise the bushy habit of the Pieris japonica.
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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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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
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.
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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.