Jerry Donnan Camellia Japonica - 3 Gallon Pot

Jerry Donnan Camellia Japonica Camellia japonica 'Jerry Donnan' Plant Details USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 7a-9b Find Your Zone Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub Species: Japonica (Winter, Spring blooming) Height at Maturity: 8-12' depending on pruning Width at Maturity: 6-8' depending on pruning Spacing: 5-6' for solid hedge; 14'+ for space between plants Flower Color: White with Soft Pink shading Flower Size: Large, 4-5" Flowering Period: Late Winter, Early Spring Flower Type: Double Fragrant Flowers: No Foliage Color: Dark Green Fragrant Foliage: No Berries: No Berry Color: NA Sun Needs: Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade or Filtered Sun, All Day Filtered Sun Water Needs: Average, Lower when established Soil Type: Clay (amended), Loam, Sand (amended), Silt Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist Soil pH: 5.0 - 6.5 (Acid) Maintenance / Care: Low Attracts: Visual Attention Resistances: Deer, Drought (when established), Heat, Humidity Intolerances: Direct Afternoon Sun, Constantly Soggy Soil Description An absolutely beautiful Camellia with one of the longest bloom periods beginning in mid to late winter continuing well into spring, 'Jerry Donna' features abundant, large, fully double flowers with ruffled pearl-white petals flushed in soft pink that stand out remarkably well against a backdrop of dark green, glossy foliage. Excellent as a specimen shrub or 8 to 12 foot tall privacy hedge with that distinguished, old-time look and feel. Lower branches can be removed to form a spectacular evergreen small tree. Landscape & Garden Uses Growing 8 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide depending on pruning, Jerry Donnan Camellia can be grown as a large shrub or small tree. As a shrub it is ideal for use as a specimen, in groupings, or as a hedge or background plant in landscape borders and is especially nice as a corner plant or espalier (trained to grow flat against a wall) in home foundation plantings. As this camellia grows taller, lower branches can be removed to form a small evergreen tree that serves well as an attractive and colorful focal point specimen in landscape borders and home foundation plantings. A fine addition to camellia gardens, pink theme gardens, Asian gardens, cottage gardens, cut flower gardens, and in woodland gardens and borders. Suggested Spacing: 5 to 6 feet apart for solid hedge or privacy screen; 14 feet or more apart for space between plants Growing Preferences Camellia adapt well to various soil types however prefer a moist but well-drained acidic soil that is rich in organic matter. Constantly soggy soil is a slow killer. In general, Camellia grows and blooms better in partial shade with some shelter from the hot afternoon sun. Morning sun with afternoon shade or filtered sunlight is perfect. All-day filtered sun is fine. Helpful Articles Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Camellias. Planting Camellias Pruning Camellias How To Fertilize & Water Camellia How To Espalier Plants & Trees *Espalier (pronounced: ih-spal-yay) ...an ornamental shrub or tree that has been trained to grow flat against a wall, fence, or other vertical, flat surface. Plant Long & Prosper! Meet The Wilson Brothers & Staff Questions? Contact Us Very reasonably priced. I received a very healthy plant with a lot of buds. Packaging was excellent.--------------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! :) Beth Steele | WBG