Passion Japanese pieris
Pieris japonica 'Passion'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Notes
'Passion' Japanese pieris (Pieris japonica 'Passion') is a shrub for borders, specimens, and foundation plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil. Deer tend to pass it by. It is an evergreen with a dense habit and fragrant flowers in early to late spring. Growth is slow.
Pairs well with Korean spice viburnum, Queen of Night tulip, Fire Island hosta, and Blue fescue.