{"product_id":"1-pink-perfection-camellia-japonica-starter-plant-pink-flowering-evergreen-shrub","title":"1 Pink Perfection Camellia Japonica Starter Plant | Pink Flowering Evergreen Shrub","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Perfection Camellia Japonica is a classic evergreen flowering shrub prized for its formal, rose-like blooms in soft pink. This starter plant offers an excellent opportunity to add a rare ornamental camellia to your garden, patio, or container collection. The glossy, dark green foliage provides year-round structure and serves as a beautiful backdrop for the elegant flowers that appear in cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCamellias are well-loved for their versatility and long-lasting blooms. This Pink Perfection camellia can be grown as a specimen plant, used in hedges, or cultivated in large containers where its refined habit can be appreciated up close. As an evergreen, it delivers lasting beauty even when not in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces formal, double pink blooms with a classic camellia form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves for year-round interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for containers, mixed borders, or woodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-growing, compact habit that is easy to manage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms during the cooler months, adding color when little else flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellia japonica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to filtered sun; protect from harsh afternoon sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained, acidic soil rich in organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, bushy, compact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter to early spring, depending on climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 6 to 12 feet in the landscape, smaller in containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 to 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen planting your Pink Perfection Camellia starter plant, choose a location with partial shade and protection from intense afternoon sun. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and amend with organic matter such as compost or peat moss. Set the plant at the same depth it was growing in its nursery pot, backfill gently, and water thoroughly. Apply a layer of mulch to conserve moisture and keep roots cool, but keep mulch away from the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season to help establish a deep root system. Once established, camellias benefit from consistent moisture, especially during dry periods. Fertilize in spring with an acid-loving plant food, following package directions. Prune lightly after blooming to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged wood. Protect from strong winds and extreme cold, especially in colder zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne (1) Pink Perfection Camellia Japonica starter plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739746009398,"sku":"EDNA-128","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8073702486_gxz4.jpg?v=1792114932","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/1-pink-perfection-camellia-japonica-starter-plant-pink-flowering-evergreen-shrub","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}