Pearl Maxwell Camellia
Camellia japonica 'Pearl Maxwell'
SKU
01889
Spectacular, soft, shell pink, formal double blooms in mid- to late winter. Flowers create a dazzling contrast against the glossy, dark green foliage. A prized plant of the milder regions of the U.S. Evergreen.
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Filtered sun
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
Botanical Pronunciation | kuh-MEE-lee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh |
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Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing to 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide; larger with age. |
Bloom Time | Winter to Early Spring |
Design Ideas | Plant in mass in a woodland setting for best effect at a distance. Works wonderful in an Asian design or up close to your outdoor living area in beds, containers or foundation plantings. Can be trained as an espalier to soften retaining and privacy walls. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Flower Color | Pink |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
Growth Habit | Erect |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden |
Light Needs | Filtered sun |
Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
Special Feature | Tolerates Acidic Soil, Pet Friendly |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
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.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8 - 10

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