Passion Party™ Passion Pieris
Pieris japonica 'Passion' PP #19,319
SKU
01269
Arching racemes of beautiful, cherry red, bell-shaped flowers that cascade over the glossy, dark green foliage in early summer. The fall season foliage has deep reddish purple color extending the seasons of interest. Excellent for use as a foundation plant or in mass plantings. Evergreen.
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Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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- Lowe's
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- Lowe's
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- Homestead Gardens-Severna Pk
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- Bru-Mar Gardens Llc
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| Botanical Pronunciation | PY-er-iss juh-PON-ih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring to Early Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Fall Color, Improved Disease Resistance, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Astilbe (Astilbe); Camellia (Camellia); Holly (Ilex); Scotch Heather (Calluna) |
Provide 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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-7
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!