Camellia japonica 'Maiden of Great Promise' ~ Maiden of Great Promise Camellia

Camellia japonica 'Maiden of Great Promise' ~ Maiden of Great Promise CamelliaMaiden of Great Promise Camellia is a evergreen shrubs with leathery, glossed evergreen leaves that stay deep green year round. The rich pink flowers with salmon highlights and wavy petals can be semi double or peony form bloom from late winter into spring. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well drained soil. Type: Shrub Height: 5 8 Spread: 5 8 Spacing: 7 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Pink Season of

 Maiden of Great Promise Camellia is a evergreen shrubs with leathery, glossed evergreen leaves that stay deep green year-round. The rich pink flowers with salmon highlights and wavy petals can be semi-double or peony form bloom from late winter into spring.  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.  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, Witch Hazel, Lily of the Valley

IMAGE: Bybbisch94, Christian Gebhardt, 20220324.Zuschendorf.Kamelie.-055, CC BY-SA 4.0

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