Passion Party™ Passion Frost Pieris

Pieris japonica 'Ralto' PP #19,331

Pronunciation: PY-er-iss juh-PON-ih-kuh
SKU #07767
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Lush clusters of beautiful, deep red buds open to masses of purplish red, bell-shaped pendant flowers. Bright blooms provide a wonderful contrast to the rich green and yellow variegated foliage. Excellent for use as a foundation plant or in mass plantings. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Slowly growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.

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Bloom TimeEarly to late spring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Astilbe (Astilbe); Camellia (Camellia); Holly (Ilex); Scotch Heather (Calluna)
Care InstructionsProvide organically rich, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil, with protection from harsh winds. Thrives in dappled shade. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom.
Details
Bloom TimeEarly to late spring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Astilbe (Astilbe); Camellia (Camellia); Holly (Ilex); Scotch Heather (Calluna)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide organically rich, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil, with protection from harsh winds. Thrives in dappled shade. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom.

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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.