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Jury's Pearl Camellia
Camellia x 'Jury's Pearl' (C. pitardii x Tomorrow)
Pronunciation: kuh-MEE-lee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh
SKU #08140
Exceptional peony-like flowers are large, luminous, pearly white with a pale pink blush and bright yellow centers. The prolific blooms nearly glow against glossy, deep green foliage over an extended season, from December to late March in mild climates. A compact, upright form, with a neat, self-cleaning habit. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide in 10 years; slightly larger with age.
Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 492 Woodside Road Redwood City, California 94061
- 725 San Antonio Road Palo Alto, California 94303
- 408 9th Ave San Mateo , California 94402-1834
- Wegman's Nursery
- Summerwinds Nursery
- Green Fashion Nursery Inc.
Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Early winter to mid-spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Hedge |
| Design Ideas | A must for Asian or woodland garden settings under large, old shade trees with filtered canopies. Plant as a backdrop in mixed beds or as a foundation plant in high visibility areas. Dress up a wall or garage as a shrub, or train as an espalier for a formal look. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with an acid fertilizer after flowering. |
| Lore | The genus Camellia was named by Carolus Linnaeus who named it for a Jesuit missionary Georg Kamel, who cultivated an important garden of local medicinal plants on the Philippine Island of Luzon in the 17th century. Jury's Pearl originated at Jury's Nursery in North Taranaki, New Zealand. Red camellias are a symbol of wealth and white Camellias signify loveliness. Camellias represent longevity and faithfulness and have long been a primary floral component in Asian weddings. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Early winter to mid-spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Hedge |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | A must for Asian or woodland garden settings under large, old shade trees with filtered canopies. Plant as a backdrop in mixed beds or as a foundation plant in high visibility areas. Dress up a wall or garage as a shrub, or train as an espalier for a formal look. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with an acid fertilizer after flowering. |
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History
| Lore | The genus Camellia was named by Carolus Linnaeus who named it for a Jesuit missionary Georg Kamel, who cultivated an important garden of local medicinal plants on the Philippine Island of Luzon in the 17th century. Jury's Pearl originated at Jury's Nursery in North Taranaki, New Zealand. Red camellias are a symbol of wealth and white Camellias signify loveliness. Camellias represent longevity and faithfulness and have long been a primary floral component in Asian weddings. |
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Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 492 Woodside Road Redwood City, California 94061
- 725 San Antonio Road Palo Alto, California 94303
- 408 9th Ave San Mateo , California 94402-1834
- Wegman's Nursery
- Summerwinds Nursery
- Green Fashion Nursery Inc.
Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 492 Woodside Road Redwood City, California 94061
- 725 San Antonio Road Palo Alto, California 94303
- 408 9th Ave San Mateo , California 94402-1834
- Wegman's Nursery
- Summerwinds Nursery
- Green Fashion Nursery Inc.
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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.