Camellia japonica 'Elegans Splendor'

Large to very large, soft pink anemone form flowers are edged in a frilly border of white and surround a boss of yellow stamens. Flowers are borne in early to mid-season (December-March) on a large upright to rounded evergreen shrub. A sport of C.M. Wilson. Prefers a humus rich acidic soil and will need moderate moisture until well established. Camellias are the rose of winter in southern gardens, with their colorful blossoms held against deep rich green glossy foliage on a naturally upright to rounded evergreen shrub. Pick the flowers and float them in a bowl of water to bring their beauty indoors. Camellias prefer an acidic, humus rich soil with an organic mulch and average moisture. Once well-established they need little additional care and will continue to perform for years to come. Most Camellias do best where they get light shade or morning sun and the light filtered shade of pines seems to be perfect.

Light pink anemone flowers edged with white, spring. Evergreen glossy leaves.

Macaboy says of this lovely plant: that it is "tinted iridescent blush-pink edged with white. The petal edges are deeply serrated, the petaloid center is large and fully double. Foliage too is elegantly serrated." An outstanding plant.