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Pieris japonica Sarabande - Japanese Andromeda

Pieris japonica Sarabande
Japanese Andromeda, Japanese Pieris, Lily-of-the-Valley Bush

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Recent variety of Japanese andromeda that stands out for its small size and its young shoots of a red bronze colour in the spring. It is an ericaceous bush with a rounded, compact habit, 80 cm (32 in) tall and 70 cm (28 in) wide, decorative with its evergreen foliage of shiny green, very colourful when its buds burst out. From April to May it bears a profusion of clusters of pure white bell-shaped flowers, washed with a soft pink, very bright. These assets make it an excellent choice to enhance a pot for the terrace or a flowerbed lacking in light.
Flower size
12 cm
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
70 cm
Exposure
Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

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 - Japanese Andromeda (Flowering) Flowering
Pieris japonica Sarabande - Japanese Andromeda (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 70 cm
Habit ball, spherical
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time March to April
Inflorescence Panicle, Cluster
Flower size 12 cm
Fragrance slightly scented, honey
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Pieris

Species

japonica

Cultivar

Sarabande

Family

Ericaceae

Other common names

Japanese Andromeda, Japanese Pieris, Lily-of-the-Valley Bush

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference1002751

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Planting and care

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.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained, humus-rich and fertile

Care

Pruning instructions At the beginning of summer pruning can be carried out by reducing the tips of the branches by 20 cm (8 in), in order to stimulate the growth of new red shoots.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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