Camellia japonica 'Taylor's Perfection' ~ Monrovia® Taylor's Perfection Camellia

Camellia japonica 'Taylor's Perfection' ~ Monrovia® Taylor's Perfection CamelliaMonrovia Taylor's Perfection Camellia is an upright evergreen shrub with an open habit and glossy leaves that stay deep green year round. The large soft pink anemone form or semi double flowers with short yellow stamen bloom from late fall into winter attracting butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well drained soil. Type: Shrub Height: 6 8 Spread: 6 8 Spacing: 7 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:

Monrovia® Taylor's Perfection Camellia is an upright evergreen shrub with an open habit and glossy leaves that stay deep green year-round.  The large soft pink anemone form or semi-double flowers with short yellow stamen bloom from late fall into winter attracting butterflies.  Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium maintenance. Too much water retention can increase susceptibility to fungal diseases, including root rot, black mold, blight, canker, anthracnose, and leaf spots.  Watch for aphids and spider mites.   Yellowing leaves indicate acidity too low. Fertilize monthly in spring and summer. If desired, remove all but one bud from each cluster to increase the size of the flower. Prune immediately after flowering.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Screening, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Azalea, Astilbe, Hosta

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.