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

    Photo 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

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    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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    Zones

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    Size

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12'-25'

    Width: 10'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    • sun - mostly shade
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    Illicium floridanum 'Shady Lady'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 4'-6'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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