Jury's Pearl Camellia

Name: Jury's Pearl Camellia
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 08140

Camellia x 'Jury's Pearl' (C. pitardii x Tomorrow)

Pronunciation: kuh-MEE-lee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh

SKU #08140

USDA Zone

8-10

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OVERVIEW
Description	Exceptional peony-like flowers are large, luminous, pearly white with a pale pink blush and bright yellow centers. The prolific blooms nearly glow against glossy, deep green foliage over an extended season, from December to late March in mild climates. A compact, upright form, with a neat, self-cleaning habit. Evergreen.
Light	Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Watering	Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
Blooms	Early Winter to Mid-Spring
Mature Size	Reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide in 10 years; slightly larger with age.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Evergreen
Special Features	Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form
Growth Rate	Moderate
Flower Attributes	Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers

STYLE
Landscape Use	Hedge
Design Ideas	A must for Asian or woodland garden settings under large, old shade trees with filtered canopies. Plant as a backdrop in mixed beds or as a foundation plant in high visibility areas. Dress up a wall or garage as a shrub, or train as an espalier for a formal look.
Flower Color	Pink
Foliage Color	Dark Green

CARE
Care	Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with an acid fertilizer after flowering.

HISTORY
Lore	The genus Camellia was named by Carolus Linnaeus who named it for a Jesuit missionary Georg Kamel, who cultivated an important garden of local medicinal plants on the Philippine Island of Luzon in the 17th century. Jury's Pearl originated at Jury's Nursery in North Taranaki, New Zealand. Red camellias are a symbol of wealth and white Camellias signify loveliness. Camellias represent longevity and faithfulness and have long been a primary floral component in Asian weddings.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10