Top 10 Best-Selling Monrovia® Plants for Southern Gardens
Whether you’re refreshing your landscape or adding a pop of year-round beauty, Monrovia’s expertly cultivated plants bring dependable performance and designer appeal. From timeless Camellias to fragrant Gardenias, these top-selling picks are beloved by homeowners, designers, and garden centers alike. Let’s explore the stars of the Southern garden scene.
1. Nuccio’s Pearl Camellia
Camellia japonica ‘Nuccio’s Pearl’
An all-time favorite for shaded gardens, Nuccio’s Pearl features elegant, formal double blooms in blush-pink with pearly white tones. It blooms in late winter to early spring, offering a touch of grace when little else is in flower.
Why we love it: Stunning structure, glossy evergreen foliage, and long bloom time.
2. Winter Gem Boxwood
Buxus microphylla var. japonica ‘Winter Gem’
A cornerstone of classic landscapes, this boxwood is prized for its rich green color that holds through winter and its compact, easily shaped form. Perfect for borders, hedges, and containers.
Why we love it: Cold-hardy, low-maintenance, and endlessly versatile.
3. Monrovia® Chindo Sweet Viburnum
Viburnum awabuki ‘Chindo’
Fast-growing and densely branched, Chindo is ideal for privacy screens or backdrops. Its broad, glossy leaves and upright form give an instant lush look to the garden.
Why we love it: Rapid growth and deer resistance make it a landscape hero.
4. Swan Lake™ Camellia
Camellia japonica ‘Monke’
This classic white camellia delivers large, formal blooms that glow in shady spots. A favorite for southern charm and elegance.
Why we love it: Pure white blooms in a refined form — perfect for woodland or foundation plantings.
5. Pearl Maxwell Camellia
Camellia japonica ‘Pearl Maxwell’
Another must-have Camellia, Pearl Maxwell offers pale pink, rose-form flowers in winter to early spring. The rounded, upright shape is ideal for focal points.
Why we love it: Reliable blooms and compact form for smaller garden spaces.
6. First Love® Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides ‘Aimee’
This beauty boasts the largest blooms of any gardenia — up to 4 inches wide — with an intoxicating fragrance. It thrives in sun to part shade and makes an unforgettable statement.
Why we love it: Enormous, fragrant blooms that stop guests in their tracks.
7. Kramer’s Supreme Camellia
Camellia japonica ‘Kramer’s Supreme’
This variety is renowned for its rich red, peony-style blooms that appear from winter into spring. It brings color and elegance to shaded gardens.
Why we love it: Show-stopping red blooms and excellent cold tolerance.
8. Monrovia® Tea Plant
Camellia sinensis
Yes, this is the real tea plant! Its dainty white flowers, glossy leaves, and usefulness in tea-making make it a unique and rewarding addition to edible or ornamental gardens.
Why we love it: Beautiful and functional — perfect for culinary gardeners.
9. Debutante Camellia
Camellia japonica ‘Debutante’
With soft pink, semi-double to peony-style blooms, Debutante brings vintage charm and romance to any landscape. It’s a mid-size grower that fits beautifully in shrub borders or as a specimen.
Why we love it: Romantic pink blooms with old-fashioned appeal.
10. Endlesslily® Orange Daylily
Hemerocallis fulva ‘DHEMORANGE’
This re-blooming daylily explodes with vibrant orange color across multiple flushes in spring and summer. Tough, adaptable, and a pollinator magnet.
Why we love it: Non-stop color, low care, and unmatched garden energy.
🌱 Why Monrovia?
Monrovia’s plants are known for their superior root systems, careful breeding, and regional adaptability. Whether you're a seasoned landscape designer or a home gardener, choosing Monrovia means your investment grows beautifully year after year.
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