Japanese pieris

Japanese pieris (Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine') should be watered deeply and regularly during its growing season of spring and summer. During this time, the soil should be kept evenly moist but not soggy. It is especially important to ensure the soil is moist after planting. During the winter, watering should be reduced, but the soil should still not be allowed to dry out completely. Overall, it is best to check the soil often and water when it begins to feel dry. This plant also benefits from occasional misting during periods of dry air.

Japanese Pieris (Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine') require at least 6 hours of sunlight per day and prefer full sun to light shade for best growth. They thrive best in cooler temperatures with plants exposed to direct sunlight early in the morning or late in the afternoon, but avoiding direct sun at midday when temperatures can become too high. Providing consistent access to light promotes growth with lush foliage and white blooms that emerge in clusters in late winter and last through early spring.

Japanese pieris (Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine') should be pruned in early spring, when new growth begins to emerge. When pruning, do not remove more than 1/3 of the total leaf and stem growth. Remove leggy, old, weak, and dead stems, as well as some of the inner stems if the shrub is overcrowded or has an open center. Remove any flower buds that appear to ensure larger flowers and a better display of blooms in the spring.