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Week 13 – March 29, 2024

Plant Information

Pieris Passion Frost

  • Passion Frost Pieris - Bloom
  • Passion Frost Pieris - Container
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Pieris japonica

Common Name: Passion Frost Pieris

Hardiness Zone: 5a - 9a

Hardiness Degree: -10°F (-23.3°C)

Blooming Season: Spring

Plant Habit: Upright

Characteristics: Winter Interest (regional), Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Shade Tolerant

Water: Medium

Fertilize: None or when needed only

Spacing: 36" (91cm)

Height: 48 - 60" (122 - 152cm)

Width: 24 - 36" (61 - 91cm)

Exposure: Shade

General Information: Variegated light green foliage trimmed in creamy white with rosy red flowers maturing to a deep pink in the Summer. Showy, pendulous flowers are 6 inches long, and bloom for 2 to 3 weeks in late March and early April. Fruits throughout the Fall.

Grower Information:

A Ball Ornamentals Exclusive

White and green variegation with light pink flowers

Impressive dense habit!

Pieris has pendant-shaped blooms drape gracefully over the foliage. Mid-sized shrubs are bursting with color.

'Ralto'

Protection Information: PP19,331