Eupatorium fortunei 'Pink Frost'

Joe Pye Weed-Japanese

Eupatorium fortunei ÔPink FrostÕ

Photo Credit: Stonehouse Nursery

Eupatorium fortunei ÔPink FrostÕ

Photo Credit: Stonehouse Nursery


Eupatorium fortunei 'Pink Frost'

Joe Pye Weed-Japanese

Grown and sold mainly for its fantastic foliage all season, this selection features serrated, creamy yellow and dark green variegated leaves that form a bushy clump. Small clusters of deep pink flowers appear late in the season; interesting cut flower/stem. Best in slightly moist soils.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 4 - 7
  • Height: 2.5-3'
  • Spread: 2-3'
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: No
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer
  • Foliage Color: Variegated
  • Flower Color: Pink Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 4 - 7
  • Height: 2.5-3'
  • Spread: 2-3'
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: No
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer
  • Foliage Color: Variegated
  • Flower Color: Pink Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
  • Moisture in Production: Consistent
  • Requires Shade in Production: No
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
  • Vernalization Beneficial: Yes