Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Asia
Central Europe, Polynesia, Southern Europe
Types
Mountain Fire , Variegata , Purity , Red Mill
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Shaded sites
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink, Hot Pink
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in winter
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
dieback, Leaf spot, Mites, Soft scales
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PIERIS japonica
Rosa glauca
Common Name
Japanese Andromeda
redleaf rose, red-leaved rose
In Hindi
Japanese pieris
red leaved rose
In German
Japanese pieris
Rotblatt-Rose
In French
Japanese pieris
Rosa glauca
In Spanish
Japanese pieris
Rosa glauca
In Greek
Japanese pieris
Rosa glauca
In Portuguese
Japanese pieris
Róża czerwonawa
In Polish
Japanese pieris
Róża czerwonawa
In Latin
Japanese pieris
Rosa glauca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lyonieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Pieris and Redleaf Rose
Season and care of Japanese Pieris and Redleaf Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Pieris and Redleaf Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Pieris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Redleaf Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Pieris is Loam and for Redleaf Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Pieris is Acidic and for Redleaf Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Pieris and Redleaf Rose Physical Information
Japanese Pieris and Redleaf Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Pieris height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Redleaf Rose height is 100.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Pieris and Redleaf Rose are as follows:
Japanese Pieris flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Hot Pink
Japanese Pieris leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink and Bronze
Redleaf Rose flower color: Pink
- Redleaf Rose leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Japanese Pieris and Redleaf Rose
Care of Japanese Pieris and Redleaf Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Pieris pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Redleaf Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Japanese Pieris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Redleaf Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.