Pearl Maxwell Camellia

Name: Pearl Maxwell Camellia
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 01889
Rating: 100 (1 reviews)

Camellia japonica 'Pearl Maxwell'

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

SKU #01889

USDA Zone

8-10

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OVERVIEW
Description	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.
Light	Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
Watering	Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
Blooms	Winter to Early Spring
Mature Size	Moderate growing to 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide; larger with age.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Evergreen
Special Features	Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Habit	Upright
Flower Attributes	Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers

STYLE
Landscape Use	Border, Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen
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.
Flower Color	Pink
Foliage Color	Dark Green
Companion Plants	Pair this beautiful, double bloomer with low growing, big leafed varieties of Hosta, Coral Bells, and Hydrangea. Provide filtered sun with smaller canopy trees such as Cherry, Dogwood and Magnolia. For an Asian theme, design with mixed Azaleas, Bamboo and fragrant Gardenia.

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.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10