57. Camellia Cluster
Meet Marie Kirk, Jacks, Pink Perfection and April Snow.
We are so excited to add these winter interest plants to our new patio area. From left to right we have: April Snow, Pink Perfection, Jacks, and Marie Kirk. At the back of this shot you see one of our mature rhododendrons, and a long list of half finished projects — patio, downspout drain, walkway, stairs, wiring, heat pump, paint job, and on and on. Slowly but surely, it is getting there!
Camellia Forest Nursery Photo & Description:
This relatively slow growing, well-formed plant has white, rose-form double flowers. The medium to large flowers open late in the season. The leaves are exceptionally large. A Camellia Forest Introduction, 1993.
» Bloom color: White
» Bloom form: Rose-form double
» Bloom size: Medium to large, 3 to 5 inches
» Bloom period (NC): Mid to late spring (Mar-Apr)
» Growth rate, habit: Slow to moderate, compact/dense
» Zones: 6b-9
» Features: Cold hardy, container friendly, CF introduction
Camellia japonica 'Jacks'
Camellia Forest Nursery Photo & Description:
The reliably impressive display from 'Jacks' allows this to remain one of our best sellers, year after year. This is always our first recommendation to anyone looking for a smaller Camellia. With a 10-year average of 6'T x 3'W, 'Jacks' boasts a moderate growth rate to produce a beautiful, compact shrub.
» Bloom color: Vibrant deep pink
» Bloom form: Formal double
» Bloom size: Medium, 3 to 4 inches
» Bloom period (NC): Early to mid spring (Feb-Mar)
» Growth rate, habit: Moderate, upright/compact/dense
» Zones: 7a-9
» Features: Best seller, container friendly
Camellia japonica 'Pink Perfection'
Camellia Forest Nursery Photo & Description:
A dependable, older variety with excellent name recognition that produces perfectly formed flowers.
» Bloom color: Pale pink
» Bloom form: Formal double
» Bloom size: Small to medium, 2.5 to 4 inches
» Bloom period (NC): Mid spring (March)
» Growth rate, habit: Vigorous, upright/compact
» Zones: 7a-9
» Features: Best seller, antique (ca. 1875)
Camellia sasanqua Autumn Moon = 'Marie Kirk'
Camellia Forest Nursery Photo & Description:
This fine white sasanqua has showy, formal double flowers. Good choice for a hedge or as a single-specimen tree. Introduced by Arthur A. Kirk of Virginia in 2000.
» Bloom color: White
» Bloom form: Formal to rose-form double
» Bloom size: Medium, 3 to 4 inches
» Bloom period (NC): Early to mid fall (Oct-Nov)
» Growth rate, habit: Vigorous, upright/dense
» Zones: 7b-9
» Features: Best seller, hedge worthy, profuse blooms
Landscape Plan
This happy camelia family sits at the south edge of our patio, shaded from the afternoon sun by our house. Pink Perfection stands tall behind Jacks and April Snow. Marie Kirk sits next to this trio on the west. This plan shows estimated size at 10 years.
My next step is keep adding more planting around the new patio — so fun!