Pink Parade Camellia
Camellia japonica 'Pink Parade'
SKU
01910
Spectacular, hot pink, peony to semi-double blooms. Flowers make a dazzling contrast with the glossy, dark green. A prized plant of the milder regions of the U.S. Mid season bloomer. Evergreen.
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Filtered sun
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
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730 West Avenue K Lancaster CA 93534
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19001 Golden Valley Road Santa Clarita CA 91321
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26415 Bouquet Canyon Road Santa Clarita CA 91350
| Botanical Pronunciation | kuh-MEE-lee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide, larger with age. |
| Bloom Time | Winter |
| Design Ideas | Use in a protected place in the garden, such as an east facing entryway, and be rewarded with handsome evergreen foliage and elegant winter blooms. Both the blooms and foliage are fine additions to indoor winter cut flower arrangements. Dress up a wall or garage as a shrub or train as an espalier for a formal look. Beautiful as a foundation plant, in a container or as part of a Zen tranquility garden. |
| 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, Specimen, 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. Prune lightly to shape and feed with an acid fertilizer after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8 - 10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8
Good to grow!