Pieris Passion Party Passion Frost
Brighten your garden with Pieris Passion Party™ Passion Frost, a petite Japanese Andromeda that signals spring with vibrant color. This compact shrub features striking variegated leaves with creamy-white edges, offering year-round visual interest. In mid-spring, it bursts with profuse clusters of bell-shaped, rosy pink blooms, complementing early spring bulbs. Ideal for containers or borders, it thrives in full sun to part shade and is an easy-care evergreen. Passion Frost adds enduring beauty and a touch of elegance to any landscape, growing more stunning with each passing season.
$17.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2850
/ 3331
#2850 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-54%
Below average
Genus
Pieris
/ Pieris
Who it's for
- Exceptional Year-Round Foliage
- Striking Spring Display
- Compact and Manageable Size
Who should skip it
- Vulnerability to Lace Bugs
- Strict Soil pH Requirements
- Toxicity Concerns
Key Specs
Genus
Pieris
Species
japonica
Variety
'Ralto'
Mature Height
4.5 feet
Mature Width
3 feet
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Soil
Clay, Normal, Loamy, Poor
Hardiness Zones
5 - 8
Features
- Striking variegated foliage with creamy-white edges
- Abundant, rosy pink bell-shaped spring blooms
- Compact size perfect for containers
- Evergreen for year-round appeal
- Easy to care for and maintain
- Adds ornamental and specimen value
- Blooms profusely in mid-spring
- Mound-shaped growth habit
What customers say
The 'Passion Frost' garners praise for its exceptional aesthetic appeal and year-round interest. Reviewers consistently highlight the striking, highly variegated foliage, which offers crucial color during winter dormancy. Spring brings delightful clusters of delicate, bell-shaped flowers. Customers report receiving high quality, healthy plants from Wayside Gardens. The primary concerns revolve around specific cultural needs, requiring acidic soil and partial shade for optimal performance. Some buyers also question the value due to the premium price point relative to initial size. Overall, the consensus is that this is a stunning, high impact shrub highly recommended for experienced gardeners seeking reliable evergreen structure.
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