PINK PERFECTION CAMELLIA
Camellia japonica 'Pink Perfection'

usda plant hardiness zones: 7, 8, 9
sunset plant hardiness zones: 4-9, 14-24 [western states]
mature height: 8-10' x 6-8'
best known for its:
. abundant soft clear pink winter flowers
. lustrous dark green foliage
. vigorous + care-free growth
. prolonged winter blooms
. popularity + being an old heirloom variety
plant family + type: Theaceae: Tea family . evergreen flowering ornamental shrub
origin: Japan - originally named 'Usu-otome' | 1875 . The genus Camellia was named in 1735 by Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus - Karl von Linné (1707-1778) in posthumous honor of George Joseph Kamel (1661-1706), a Jesuit missionary and pioneer botanist serving in the Philippines. Kamel, who was born in Brünn, Moravia, Latinized his name to Camellus, hence the name. China + Japan
growth habit: evergreen, vigorous, upright, compact, slow to moderate growth rate, considered easy-to-grow and long-lived in proper habitat
flower color: soft clear pink
flower form: formal double, Class VI
flower season: mid to late season, heavy + prolonged flowering
foliage: evergreen, dark green, shiny, leathery
preferences: partial shade, evenly moist, humus-rich; high in organic matter, acidic, well-drained (porous) soils, protection from cold, drying winter winds and direct sunlight, ample moisture, mulch layer
excellent choice for: showy winter blooms, specimen flowering accent shrub, flowering hedges and privacy screens, mixed shrub borders, shady woodlands, container gardening, cut flowers, oriental-inspired gardens, the home greenhouse in colder climates
also responds to: Pink Perfection Japanese Camellia, Usu-otome Camellia, Frau Minna Seidel Camellia
Pink Perfection Camellia Care: Plant a bit higher than usual to ensure adequate drainage. Maintain a 2-3" layer of mulch to protect shallow roots and conserve moisture. Water regularly throughout the year. Fertilize Camellia plants after bloom with an acid food and again in early July. Prune Camellias after flowering.
our plant size: Premium Three Gallon Plant