Camellia Elsie Jury

Elsie Jury Camellia

A refined camellia valued for its large, formal double pink flowers, glossy evergreen foliage, and elegant late-winter to early-spring display. Blooms are full and symmetrical, opening to rich medium-pink petals arranged in a classic rosette form, creating a polished, traditional appearance in the landscape.

Growth is upright to rounded, forming a dense evergreen shrub with excellent structure and year-round appeal.

Growing Conditions



Light: Part shade to filtered sun (morning sun preferred; protect from hot afternoon sun)



Soil: Moist, well-drained; prefers acidic soils rich in organic matter



Water: Average; consistent moisture recommended, especially during establishment



Shape: Upright to rounded, dense habit



Cold Hardiness: Moderate; protect from cold winds and harsh winter exposure



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 7a–9b



Mature Size



Width: 6–8 ft



Height: 8–12 ft



Features



Large, formal double pink flowers



Late winter to early spring bloom season



Glossy evergreen foliage



Classic camellia flower form



Landscape Uses



Specimen plantings



Foundation plantings



Woodland and shaded garden settings



Evergreen shrub borders



Why Growers Choose It



Elegant, traditional bloom form



Reliable cool-season flowering



Strong evergreen structure year-round

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub, Flowering Shrub, Perennial

Height

8-12'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

7–9

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Spring, Winter

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Container, Specimen

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No