Jacks Camellia is a compact evergreen shrub with an upright habit and glossy serrated leaves that stay dark green year-round. Jacks has formally double vibrant rose pink flowers that bloom in spring and attract butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.
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Height: |
5’ - 6’ |
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Spread: |
3’ - 4’ |
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Spacing: |
3’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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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: Flowering Dogwood, Astilbe, Azalea
IMAGES: Photoset by anoldent, (1) 2022 Spring Garden 6, (2) 2022 Spring Garden 4, (3) 'Jack's' Camellia, (4) 2022 Spring Garden 16, (5) Happy Midwinter's Day 2012
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
