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Taylor's Perfection Camellia (Japonica)

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$18.98
  • Semi-double soft pink blooms
  • Matures to 6-8' wide by 6-8' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 8 - 10
  • Plant in full sun to partial shade
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Description

The Taylor's Perfection Camellia is a classic camellia selection that provides some fantastic late-season color! Large, semi-double soft pink blooms appear on the Taylor's Perfection from late fall into winter. This is one of the later blooming camellias, so it's an ideal accent for earlier blooming varieties.

This pink-blooming camellia features leathery, dark, evergreen foliage that contrasts wonderfully with its light blooms. Each leaf is glossy and pointed, with serrated edges.

After it's established, the Taylor's Perfection Camellia is notably easy-care.

Reaches a mature size of 6-8' H x 6-8' W if allowed to grow freely. However, it responds well to a yearly trimming.

The Taylor's Perfection Camellia features a moderate growth rate, traditionally 12-24 inches of growth a year in ideal conditions.

Use this camellia as a privacy screen, mass planting, hedge, or container planting. Additionally, this bloomer is ideal for fall cut-flower arrangements.

This is one of our classic camellia varieties, which includes selections such as the Yuletide Camellia, Mine No Yuki Camellia, and Kanjiro Camellia.

Taylor's Perfection Camellia

Hardy in USDA Zones 8-10, down to 10°F when fully established.

Prefers Partial to Filtered Sun. 2 to 3 hours of direct or all-day filtered sun will have the best results.

Water 2-3 times a week for the first growing season. Water 1-2 times per week during the second growing season as needed. Afterward, the Taylor's Perfection Camellia only needs supplementary water during heavy drought and heat.

Plant in rich, acidic soil with good drainage. Furthermore, top-dress the soil underneath this variety yearly with 3-4 inches of composted manure to keep the soil healthy and full of organic matter.

Fertilize at least once a year with an acidic plant fertilizer, starting in spring after the threat of frost has passed.

Apply a few inches of mulch around the base of this camellia to provide a layer of protection from extreme temperatures.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Spacing Your Taylor's Perfection Camellia

Plant your Taylor's Perfection Camellia 4 feet apart for a seamless planting. Alternatively, space them 8-9+ feet for gaps between plants.

  • Scientific Name
    Camellia x 'Taylor's Perfection'
  • Hardiness Zone
    8, 9, 10
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Flowering
  • Feature Color
    Green, Pink
  • Uses
    Accent, Border, Container, Foundation Planting, Hedge, Mass Planting, Mixed Garden Bed, Privacy Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    Winter, Fall

Growing Zones : 8, 9, and 10

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The Taylor's Perfection Camellia is a classic camellia selection that provides some fantastic late-season color! Large, semi-double soft pink blooms appear on the Taylor's Perfection from late fall into winter. This is one of the later blooming camellias, so it's an ideal accent for earlier blooming varieties.

This pink-blooming camellia features leathery, dark, evergreen foliage that contrasts wonderfully with its light blooms. Each leaf is glossy and pointed, with serrated edges.

After it's established, the Taylor's Perfection Camellia is notably easy-care.

Reaches a mature size of 6-8' H x 6-8' W if allowed to grow freely. However, it responds well to a yearly trimming.

The Taylor's Perfection Camellia features a moderate growth rate, traditionally 12-24 inches of growth a year in ideal conditions.

Use this camellia as a privacy screen, mass planting, hedge, or container planting. Additionally, this bloomer is ideal for fall cut-flower arrangements.

This is one of our classic camellia varieties, which includes selections such as the Yuletide Camellia, Mine No Yuki Camellia, and Kanjiro Camellia.

Taylor's Perfection Camellia

Hardy in USDA Zones 8-10, down to 10°F when fully established.

Prefers Partial to Filtered Sun. 2 to 3 hours of direct or all-day filtered sun will have the best results.

Water 2-3 times a week for the first growing season. Water 1-2 times per week during the second growing season as needed. Afterward, the Taylor's Perfection Camellia only needs supplementary water during heavy drought and heat.

Plant in rich, acidic soil with good drainage. Furthermore, top-dress the soil underneath this variety yearly with 3-4 inches of composted manure to keep the soil healthy and full of organic matter.

Fertilize at least once a year with an acidic plant fertilizer, starting in spring after the threat of frost has passed.

Apply a few inches of mulch around the base of this camellia to provide a layer of protection from extreme temperatures.

Pot size

  • 2.5 Quart
  • 3 Gallon
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