Classic Pink Cold Hardy Camellia - 3 Gallon Pot
$65.78
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Classic Pink Cold Hardy Camellia - 3 Gallon Pot
$65.78
Sale price
$65.78
Regular price
$91.00
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Description
Classic Pink Camellia
Camellia japonica 'Classic Pink'
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 6b-9b (10?) Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub
Species: Japonica (Spring blooming)
Height at Maturity: 8-10' depending on pruning
Width at Maturity: 5-6' depending on pruning
Spacing: 4-4.5' for solid hedge; 8'+ for space between plants
Flower Color: Very Soft Pink
Flower Size: 4-5"
Flowering Period: Early Spring to Mid Spring (March to May)
Flower Type: Formal Double
Fragrant Flowers: No
Foliage Color: Deep Green
Fragrant Foliage: No
Berries: No
Berry Color: NA
Sun Needs: Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade or Filtered Sun, All Day Filtered Sun
Water Needs: Average, Low when established
Soil Type: Clay (well-drained), Loam, Sandy, Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist But Well-Drained; does not like constantly wet feet!
Soil pH: 5.0 - 6.5 (Acid)
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Visual Attention
Resistances: Deer - more info, Drought (when established), Heat, Humidity
Intolerances: Direct Afternoon Sun, Constantly Soggy Soil
Description
One of the most cold hardy Camellias known, 'Classic Pink' withstood temperatures to -9 degrees Fahrenheit in USDA Zone 6b without injury. Exceptionally and subtly beautiful, her classic formal double flowers with up to 100 petals in the softest shade of pink bloom later in spring (March to May) than most other C. japonica varieties. The flowers stand out remarkably well against attractive, glossy, very deep green foliage that is attractive year round. The flowers are excellent for cutting and display in a vase, or float just one in a bowl. A compact grower reaching 8 to 9 feet tall and 5 or so feet wide when all grown up, Classic Pink is a good fit as a specimen in smaller garden spaces and home foundation plantings or in groupings where space allows in partially shaded landscape or woodland borders.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing 7 to 9 feet tall and 5 to 6 feet wide depending on pruning, the Classic Pink Camellia can be grown as a large shrub or small tree. As a shrub it is ideal for use as a specimen, in groupings or as a hedge or background plant in partially shaded landscape or woodland borders and is especially nice as a corner plant or espalier (trained to grow flat against a wall) in home foundation plantings. As the plant grows taller, lower branches can be removed to form a small tree that serves well as an attractive and colorful specimen in landscape borders and home foundation plantings. A fine selection for camellia gardens, pink theme gardens, cottage gardens, cut flower gardens and woodland borders.
Suggested Spacing: 4 to 4.5 feet apart for solid hedge; 8 feet or more apart for space between plants
Growing Preferences
Camellia adapt well to various soil types however prefer a moist but well-drained acidic soil that is rich in organic matter. Constantly soggy or wet soil is a slow killer. In general, Camellia grows and blooms better in partial shade with shelter from the hot afternoon sun. Morning sun with afternoon shade or filtered sunlight is perfect. All-day filtered sun is fine. Good drought tolerance when established.
Helpful Articles
Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Camellias.
Planting Camellias
Pruning Camellias
How To Fertilize & Water Camellias
How To Espalier Plants & Trees
*Espalier (pronounced: ih-spal-yay) ...an ornamental shrub or tree that has been trained to grow flat against a wall, fence, or other vertical, flat surface.
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