Camellia japonica ‘Jerry Hill’ ~ Jerry Hill Camellia

Camellia japonica ‘Jerry Hill’ ~ Jerry Hill CamelliaJerry Hill Camellia (botanical name: Camellia japonica Jerry Hill) is a classic winter blooming evergreen shrub known for its elegant rose pink double flowers and glossy foliage. It was developed by camellia breeder Dr. William Ackerman and introduced in the late 20th century. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well drained soil. Type: Shrub Height: 10 12 Spread: 6 10 Spacing: 6 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9 Culture: Part Sun Bloom Color: Pink

‘Jerry Hill’ Camellia (botanical name: Camellia japonica ‘Jerry Hill’) is a classic winter-blooming evergreen shrub known for its elegant rose-pink double flowers and glossy foliage. It was developed by camellia breeder Dr. William Ackerman and introduced in the late 20th century. 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: Aster, Forsythia, Phlox

IMAGE: Photo by Hawksridge Nursery, Jerry Hill Camellia.

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