Camellia japonica 'Ju Dee' ~ Ju Dee Camellia

Ju Dee Camellia is a large rounded evergreen shrub with glossy leaves that stay dark green year-round.  Ju Dee Camellia has heavy blooms of pink peony-like flowers from late winter into early spring which attracts butterflies.  Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.   Type:  Shrub Height:  6’ - 10’ Spread:  6’ - 10’ Spacing:  8’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  7 - 10 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Pink Season of Interest:  Spring, Year-Round 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:  Sedum, Lenten Rose, Fern IMAGES: Photo by yewchan, Camellia, (2) Photo by Davide Taviani, Snobbishness *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.