Photo of Illicium floridanum 'Pink Frost' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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Illicium floridanum 'Pink Frost'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 6'-10'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Illicium floridanum 'Pink Frost' plant details

Illicium floridanum 'Pink Frost' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with variegated foliage. In spring and summer burgundy and red flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Illicium floridanum 'Pink Frost'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: schisandraceae
Foliage: evergreen variegated
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fall color, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Illicium floridanum 'Pink Frost'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ok, these are newly potted on from smaller pots but are sturdy and you're a good gardener. Aren't you? Cool enough to jump to the front of the line, this has creamy variegation turning pinkish in fall/winter. Evergreen with nice red flowers. Some shade and ample moisture. Choice. PPAF

Gardening facts about Illicium floridanum 'Pink Frost' plant

How to Grow Illicium floridanum 'Pink Frost'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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