Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine' | Valley Valentine Pieris
DESCRIPTION
Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine' is a beautiful evergreen shrub known for its deep red flower buds that develop in late fall and open into pendant clusters of dark pink flowers in late winter to early spring. These blooms provide a welcome burst of color during the cooler months, enhancing gardens and landscapes with their soft elegance.
This cultivar is particularly notable for its bronzy-red new foliage, which emerges in spring, adding seasonal interest and contrast to the plant’s year-round dark green leaves. Originating from Japan, 'Valley Valentine' is highly regarded for its compact growth habit and its adaptability to partial shade, making it a popular choice for foundation plantings, woodland gardens, or mixed borders.
DESCRIPTION
Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine' is a beautiful evergreen shrub known for its deep red flower buds that develop in late fall and open into pendant clusters of dark pink flowers in late winter to early spring. These blooms provide a welcome burst of color during the cooler months, enhancing gardens and landscapes with their soft elegance.
This cultivar is particularly notable for its bronzy-red new foliage, which emerges in spring, adding seasonal interest and contrast to the plant’s year-round dark green leaves. Originating from Japan, 'Valley Valentine' is highly regarded for its compact growth habit and its adaptability to partial shade, making it a popular choice for foundation plantings, woodland gardens, or mixed borders.
DESCRIPTION
Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine' is a beautiful evergreen shrub known for its deep red flower buds that develop in late fall and open into pendant clusters of dark pink flowers in late winter to early spring. These blooms provide a welcome burst of color during the cooler months, enhancing gardens and landscapes with their soft elegance.
This cultivar is particularly notable for its bronzy-red new foliage, which emerges in spring, adding seasonal interest and contrast to the plant’s year-round dark green leaves. Originating from Japan, 'Valley Valentine' is highly regarded for its compact growth habit and its adaptability to partial shade, making it a popular choice for foundation plantings, woodland gardens, or mixed borders.
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Family: Ericaceae
Height: 5 to 7 feet
Width: 5 to 7 feet
Foliage color: Evergreen with bronze-red new growth
Flower color: Deep red, turning pink as they mature
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
Light requirements: Part shade
Water requirements: Average water; prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers after bloom
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators; deer-resistant
