Pink Perfection Camellia
Camellia japonica ‘Pink Perfection’
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 7a-10b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub
Species: Japonica (Winter, Spring blooming)
Height at Maturity: 7-12′ depending on pruning
Width at Maturity: 5-8′ depending on pruning
Spacing: 5′ for solid hedge; 10’+ for space between plants
Flower Color: Light to Medium Pink
Flower Size: 3-4″
Flowering Period: Late Winter, Early Spring
Flower Type: Fully Double / Peony
Fragrant Flowers: No
Foliage Color: Dark 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, Lower when established
Soil Type: Clay (amended), Loam, Sand (amended), Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist
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
A true heritage plant and favorite of southern gardeners for its beauty and vigor, the Pink Perfection Camellia is perhaps the most well-known Camellia japonica available. It produces an abundance of gorgeous, perfect, fully double pink flowers in late winter and spring held atop the lustrous dark green foliage. To enjoy the flowers indoors display several cuttings in vase, or float just one in a bowl of water.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing 7 to 12 feet tall and 5 to 8 feet wide depending on pruning, the Pink Perfection 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 landscape borders and is especially nice as a corner plant or espalier (trained to grow flat against a wall) in home foundation plantings. As your camellia 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. Also suitable for containers that can be brought indoors overwinter for those who live above USDA Zone 7a, where not winter hardy. Find Your Zone
Suggested Spacing: 5 feet apart for solid hedge; 10 feet or more apart for space between plants
Note: For our customers who live and garden north of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a, where this Camellia variety is not reliably winter hardy, you’ll be happy to know it can be grown in containers that can be brought indoors during winter and placed back outside when temperatures warm up in spring.
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 some shelter from the hot afternoon sun. Morning sun with afternoon shade or filtered sunlight is perfect. All-day filtered sun is fine.
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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Received this in the mail a couple of months ago. The packaging was great. I’ve had some bad experiences with buying plants online but this was fantastic. It came quicker than expected too. The plant is still a baby but I’ve planted it and it’s already showing new growth.——————————–Thanks for the photo! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy your purchase for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Very nice plant, healthy, Packing well done.——————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy your purchase for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
The Camilla arrived healthy and well packaged. I’ve had in the ground for two weeks now and it’s still alive. I’m not a great gardener, so fingers crossed.—————————————-Good Luck! Thanks for the awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I have wanted this camellia for so long and finally made it happen!!! I am so excited!! Everything I have ordered from Wilson Bros Garden is exceptional in quality and they take care to package everything so carefully.——————————————————-Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
After my first successful experiment with camellias, I have been dreaming of acquiring this shrub for a couple of years. I cannot wait for the plant to put down its roots and bloom.
I have had consistent satisfaction with my orders from Wilson Brothers.————————————————-Thanks for the kind words and awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them all for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I have had consistent satisfaction with my orders from Wilson Brothers.————————————————-Thanks for the kind words and awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them all for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
The plants arrived quickly and in great condition. They are healthy and thriving. I can’t wait to see them bloom next winter.——————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
My plants that I’ve order from you have been great! They are very well packaged. They are a good size for immediate planting. I will continue to order from you. Now, I just want to be able to keep them alive as one day it is warm weather and then the next day it is cold here. You are so nice to send me emails for things I can order. You want to know if I’ve had any problems. You have become my favorite nursery.
Thank you——————————————-Wow! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Thank you——————————————-Wow! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
The two plants I ordered were in really beautiful condition.————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I ordered a camilla this weekend for my daughter. Her dog had died, so this was a special gift. It was delivered Wed. to Richmond and she said it was a great plant and it is in the ground. Everyone I spoke with Mon. was so helpful. Thanks again.———————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope your daughter enjoys it for years to come! I’m so sorry about her precious dog. Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I am extremely pleased with my camellia. It is a very healthy plant. It was packed well in moist soil and a sturdy, well marked box. I like the traditional plants grown by Wilson Brothers. I can now recreate my late mother’s garden. Rate: A+—————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Everything Perfect about every plant and transaction with Wilsons. They are superb. Their plants are impeccable, and come very quickly with Great care taken. Pink perfection says it all. Such a beautiful Plant. Those flowers are stunning. Thank you I will continue to order from this superb Garden shop.————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks so much for the wonderful review for such kind words! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Hi, just letting you know I’m extremely happy with my recent purchase of a “pink perfection and lemon glow camellias. Both are in great condition and were packaged really good. I have another camellia on its way so I’m looking forward to receiving it. Sure glad I found your website. Thanks.————————————–Thanks for the kind words! We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
The Camelia Japonica tree is “our” tree. My husband and I have had one most of our married life. When we moved to a new house, our Camelia tree was too large to bring with us, so we lost it. Wilson Bros to the rescue! I asked for a rush on the order, with Valentines and a snow storm on the way. They didn’t dissapoint ?? We had our new (and beautiful) tree within a week! Thank you Wilson Bros!—————————————-We are so glad yall are pleased and we hope yall enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Beautiful and healthy little plants. Can’t wait for them grow and bloom!—————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I have been searching for this plant and finally found it on your website. It arrived perfectly packaged and healthy ! Pink Perfection indeed !———————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Shipping was quick, packaged very well and everything arrived in healthy condition! I will be back as the 3 I ordered are growing very well.——————————We are so happy you are pleased with your purchase! Beth | WBG 🙂
I purchased this lovely Camellia several weeks ago and it arrived in good health and condition. It is planted in a protected area, selected specifically to ensure growth and success. It has acclimated to its location and remains relatively small with some minor growth. I anticipate a flush of new leaves soon, as should be expected. So far, so good!————————We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG
Pink perfection camellia
I ordered 2 of these and the arrived in perfect condition! The packaging was awesome! I planted them within 24 hours and I Cain wait for them to bloom!——————Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG
I ordered 2 of these and the arrived in perfect condition! The packaging was awesome! I planted them within 24 hours and I Cain wait for them to bloom!——————Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG
My camellias arrived fairly quickly. I was very impressed with how well packaged they were—they were completely undamaged. Two months later they seem to be doing well!———————————–Thanks for the review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG
I received my plants packed in the most unique way I’ve ever received plants before. You could tell those that packed them loved them as much as I did when I received them. They are so healthy and I can’t wait to see them bloom.————————————-We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG
It’s very healthy upon arrival…. now for my part …. plant it and wait for the blooms! ———————– WBG Reply: Hi Tami! Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Pink Perfection Camellia and we hope you enjoy it for years to come. If you need some helpful advice on how to plant and care for it check out the links under the Planting & Care Advice tab on the plant page. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with. At your service!
Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens
Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens
Yes I will be happy to give you a review. I’ve planted the first
camellia it is happily thriving!! It looked a little lonely, so I ordered
two more to keep it company.——————————–Hi Susan, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Pink Perfection Camellia Japonica. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the repeat business! 🙂
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
camellia it is happily thriving!! It looked a little lonely, so I ordered
two more to keep it company.——————————–Hi Susan, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Pink Perfection Camellia Japonica. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the repeat business! 🙂
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Ordering was easy, arrived quickly, well packaged, intact and healthy.——————————–WBG Reply: Hi Laurie, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Pink Perfection Camellia. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
The Pink Perfection Camellia was a perfect birthday gift!———————-WBG Reply: Hi Char, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Pink Perfection Camellia. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
I purchased this Camellia several months ago but I am just now reviewing. This camellia arrived in PERFECT condition, not one leaf had fallen during transit. It was huge (pic included) with gorgeous glossy green leaves and in the most beautiful and perfect health. I was blown away!! Thank you again Wilson Bros! Your plants are just fantastic and I appreciate the care and quality you put into each one! I could go on, but my pic of this camellia will say it ALL lol. 5 STARS!———————–WBG Reply: Hi Katrina, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Pink Perfection Camellia. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks so much for the wonderful compliments!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
I loved the Pink Perfection Camellia plants I received from Wilson Brothers, they were healthy looking. ——————– WBG Reply: Hi Raelynn – Thanks so much for your review of the Pink Perfection Camellia and we hope you enjoy these beauties for years to come. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with. We’re at your service! – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens























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