Evergreen Shrub – Passion Party Pieris

Passion Party Pieris 

Botanical name: pieris japonica ‘ralto’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 4-5 ft in height with a spread of 2-3 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 5-8 

Foliage color: green, white/yellow 

Flower color: pink/purple/red 

Bloom time: spring 

Growth rate: grows 6-12 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune after flowering to maintain desired shape and size

Propagation methods: propagate with semi-new Growth cuttings during the summer months 

Landscape use: foundation planting, mass planting, specimen shrub, shade garden, container plant 

Special features: variegated foliage, pest resistant, disease resistant, deer resistant 

Light needs: 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist but not soggy 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: loam

Companion plants: azaleas, ferns, hellebores 

Toxicity level: highly toxic to humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no