Monrovia® Jean May Camellia is an upright evergreen shrub with small glossy leaves that stay deep green year-round. The large shell pink double flowers have darker pink toward the centers and bloom from early to mid fall attracting butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
East and Southeast Asia |
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Height: |
8’ - 10’ |
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Spread: |
5’ - 6’ |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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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: Hydrangea, Flowering Cherry, Lily of the Valley
IMAGE: Ping an Chang, 茶梅-昭和之光 Camellia sasanqua 20210102172705 23, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
