Pieris japonica 'Red Mill'
Japanese Andromeda
Broadleaf evergreen shrub with ornamental flowers; slow growing; good for flowering bonsai.
Now: Mid Spring
Care Guide
Placement
Partial shade
Prefers filtered light; avoid harsh afternoon sun.
Watering
Moderate to high
Moisture-retentive soil preferred; do not allow to dry out.
Fertilization
Balanced
Use acid-loving fertilizer during flowering season.
Pruning
Structural in spring, maintenance in summer
Deadhead flowers and prune leggy growth post-bloom.
Wiring
Spring or Autumn
Train via clip-and-grow to protect foliage clusters.
Repotting
Every 2-4 years
Use acidic soil mix; repot early spring before bloom.
Propagation
Cuttings or seed
Cuttings take well in early summer; mist environment helps.
Winter: Mulch roots and protect from drying winds.
Summer: Provide humidity; avoid letting root ball dry out.
Zone 8b: Avoid repotting in wet winter
