The Pink Icicle Camellia, also known as Camellia japonica 'Pink Icicle', is a beautiful cultivar of the Camellia japonica species. It is highly regarded for its elegant, semi-double to peony-like flowers and its ability to add a splash of color to gardens during the winter and early spring.
The Pink Icicle Camellia typically grows to a height of 6 to 10 feet with a spread of 4 to 6 feet. It has glossy, dark green leaves that provide an attractive backdrop to the flowers. The flowers are a soft pink color, with multiple layers of petals that create a ruffled or fringed appearance.
This cultivar prefers partial shade to filtered sunlight and well-drained, acidic soil. It is important to provide regular watering, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulching around the base of the plant can help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
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China and Japan |
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Height: |
6’ - 8’ |
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Spread: |
5’ - 6’ |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 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: Honeysuckle, Japanese Painted Fern, Lungwort
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Camellia japonica Pink Icicle 12zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by COLORED PENCIL magazine, CPM February 2019 Art Challenge “Pink Icicle Camellias" #1902, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Camellia japonica Pink Icicle 5zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Photo by David J. Stang, Camellia japonica Pink Icicle 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (5) Photo by David J. Stang, Camellia japonica Pink Icicle 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
