Monrovia® Magnoliaeflora Camellia is a large upright evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage year-round. The semi-double flowers are near white to blush pink with curved petals resembling a lotus flower that bloom in late winter to early spring attracting butterflies. Best blooms occur with partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.
Also sold as Camellia japonica 'Hagoromo'.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
China and Japan |
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Height: |
6’ - 10’ |
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Spread: |
6’ - 8’ |
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Spacing: |
7’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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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
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
