Plant field guide
Camellia (Pink Perfection)
An heirloom camellia with perfectly symmetrical formal double blooms in delicate shell pink. Each flower is a masterpiece of concentric petals. One of the most widely grown and recognized camellia varieties.
Growing requirements
- Scientific name
- Camellia japonica 'Pink Perfection'
- Sun
- partial shade
- Water
- moderate
- Height
- 72 in (183 cm) – 120 in (305 cm)
- Spread
- 48 in (122 cm) – 72 in (183 cm)
- Spacing
- Not recorded
- Hardiness zones & minimum temperature
- USDA 7–9; average annual extreme minimum from 0°F (-17.8°C). Hardiness does not predict local frost dates.
- Difficulty
- moderate
Planting & seasonal timing
Northern Hemisphere planting months: not yet verified in our database.
Northern Hemisphere pruning months: April, May.
For the Southern Hemisphere, these seasonal windows shift approximately six months. Check your local frost forecast, soil temperature, and species requirements; calendar months are not a guarantee of planting safety.
The formal double form is exquisite - a true collector's favorite. Protect from hard freezes when buds are forming. Consistent moisture important during bud development. Afternoon shade prevents bloom bleaching.
Pruning
Prune after flowering. Remove weak interior growth for better air circulation.
Fertilizer
Acid-loving plant fertilizer
After bloom in spring and midsummer
Mulch
3-4 inches of pine bark or pine straw.