Florida Anise 'Pink Frost', Purple Anise 'Pink Frost', Florida Aniseed Tree 'Pink Frost', First Editions® Pink Frost Florida Anise Tree
Illicium floridanum ‘Pink Frost’ (Florida Anise) is a vigorous, medium-sized evergreen shrub of upright habit, with elliptic, dark green leaves, 6 in. long (15 cm), adorned with creamy edges. The foliage turns a lovely pink-rose color in cold weather. In spring, pretty dark red flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), packed with up to 20-30 strap-shaped petals, are on display for 4-6 weeks. A great evergreen shrub for difficult wet and shady areas where it can be used as screening, in masses or against a sheltered wall.
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
4 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Schisandraceae |
| Genus | Illicium |
| Common names | Florida Anise, Anise |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
| Spread |
6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
| Spacing |
96" - 120" (240cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Wet Soil |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
4 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Schisandraceae |
| Genus | Illicium |
| Common names | Florida Anise, Anise |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
| Spread |
6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
| Spacing |
96" - 120" (240cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Wet Soil |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Illicium floridanum ‘Pink Frost’ (Florida Anise) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Illicium floridanum ‘Pink Frost’ (Florida Anise) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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