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Passion Party™ Pink Frost Pieris
Pieris japonica 'Opstal 10' PP #23,481
Pronunciation: PY-er-iss juh-PON-ih-kuh
SKU #08758
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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| Description | The first very stable variegated Pieris, with deep green leaves edged in creamy yellow. Large, profuse clusters of light pinkish red flowers in spring age to a pink-suffused frosty white. Shiny new growth is tipped red-purple. This low maintenance shrub remains attractive year-round. Perfect for a dappled shade garden, patio, or terrace. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Early to late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Camellia (Camellia); Azalea (Azalea); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Holly (Ilex) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| History | The Passion Party™ series from the Netherlands features Pieris with excellent branching, an upright habit, heavy flowering, and good disease resistance. In addition to the series features, Pink Frost (P. japonica 'Opstal 10' PP #23,481) was a naturally occurring branch mutation from P. japonica 'Ralto' PP #19,331; like "Ralto', it is noted for its very stable variegation. |
Details
| Description | The first very stable variegated Pieris, with deep green leaves edged in creamy yellow. Large, profuse clusters of light pinkish red flowers in spring age to a pink-suffused frosty white. Shiny new growth is tipped red-purple. This low maintenance shrub remains attractive year-round. Perfect for a dappled shade garden, patio, or terrace. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Early to late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Camellia (Camellia); Azalea (Azalea); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Holly (Ilex) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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History
| History | The Passion Party™ series from the Netherlands features Pieris with excellent branching, an upright habit, heavy flowering, and good disease resistance. In addition to the series features, Pink Frost (P. japonica 'Opstal 10' PP #23,481) was a naturally occurring branch mutation from P. japonica 'Ralto' PP #19,331; like "Ralto', it is noted for its very stable variegation. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 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.