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Camellia 'Winter Perfume Pearl'® Premium 15cm

Camellia 'Winter Perfume Pearl'® Premium

Camellia japonica ‘Winter Perfume Pearl’® Premium 15cm

Name: Camellia japonica ‘Winter Perfume Pearl’® Premium 15cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: CamelWintPerfPearl15cm
Price: 35.0 EUR
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Evergreen flowering shrub · Theaceae · Pearl-toned fragrant flowers

Camellia japonica ‘Winter Perfume Pearl’®

A fragrance as elegant as its petals. 🤍

Family: Theaceae · Pot diameter: 15 cm · Height: approximately 50 cm

Fragrant pearl-toned flowers
Abundant flower buds
Smaller glossy leaves
Autumn to spring

Camellia japonica ‘Winter Perfume Pearl’® combines two qualities rarely brought together so gracefully in a camellia: pearl to palest blush flowers and a noticeable fragrance. Numerous buds open above relatively small polished leaves, giving the crown a light, finely worked appearance rather than a heavy mass. The result feels romantic yet contemporary, with a quality revealed both to the eye and when someone comes close enough to discover the scent.

Placed near an entrance, route or seating area, it turns flowering into an experience rather than colour alone. Its natural elegance belongs equally in a camellia collection, a restrained evergreen composition or a prominent container where every detail can be appreciated.

What makes it special

The cultivar combines fragrance, a potentially long flowering season and a finer natural texture.

Pearl-toned fragrance

Pale, almost pearly flowers offer a perceptible scent, an unusual advantage in a japonica camellia.

Abundant buds

The selection was presented for especially generous bud formation across its natural crown.

A smaller leaf scale

Smaller leaves give the crown a finer look and allow the flowers to read clearly.

Why you will love it: it brings fragrance to camellia season without losing the evergreen elegance of the genus.

In the garden & on the balconyPlacement & plant combinationsNear an entrance, window or sitting area in sheltered partial shade and acid soil.

Planting position

Bring the fragrance into your route

Place it where people pass or sit, not in a distant corner. Bright partial shade and shelter from drying wind preserve flowers and scent.

The natural crown may reach about 1.5 m over time. Allow upright space or increase pot size gradually.

Colour & compatibility

Combinations that work

Pearl blush combines with dark green, silver and soft blue. Companions should share acid to neutral soil, partial shade and even moisture.

Daphne odora ‘Aureomarginata’ — adds a second wave of winter scent and gold-edged structure in sheltered partial shade
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ — brings silver heart-shaped foliage and soft blue at ground level in cool organic soil
Cyclamen coum — provides small winter flowers and marbled leaves at the base without hiding the camellia

Care at a glance

Light

Bright partial shade, sheltered from hot afternoon sun and drying wind.

Watering

Even moisture without waterlogging, especially as its many buds develop.

Climate & hardiness

Presented as hardy to roughly −11 to −15°C; protect open flowers from frost.

Safety

For ornamental use, not consumption.

Detailed careComplete care guideAcid soil, even water, sheltered light, ericaceous feeding, light pruning and care of fragrant flowers.

Light

Provide bright partial shade or gentle morning sun. Excess heat shortens flower and fragrance life.

Soil

Grow in acid to neutral, humus-rich and freely draining soil. Use ericaceous compost in a pot.

Watering

Water consistently from spring growth until buds open. Drought may cause bud drop.

Feeding

Ericaceous feed after flowering and lightly in early summer supports fresh growth.

Pruning

Keep the natural form and remove only dead or untidy branches after the main flowering flush.

Scent & flowers

Shelter open blooms from persistent rain and ice. Scent is most noticeable in a calm but not enclosed position.

Development over timeHow the fragrant season developsThe crown matures with many buds that may open in succession from autumn through spring.

Fresh growth

After flowering, small-leaved shoots develop, mature and carry the next generation of buds.

Bud accumulation

Consistent summer water allows the cultivar to express its naturally high bud production.

Extended opening

In a mild climate, flowers may open progressively from autumn to spring rather than in one brief flush.

Mature habit & dimensions

Maturity in 10–20 years

Height 1.5–2.5 mSpread 1.5–2.5 mCompact, upright to rounded

Side elevation: Indicative natural silhouette; verified mature size 1.5–2.5 m high × 1.5–2.5 m wide.

Form through time

Seasonal cycle

EvergreenWoody shrubSeasonal floweringupright winter crown

Main flowering periodFlowers are distributed over the mature woody framework while the evergreen crown remains visible.

After floweringFlowers recede and the same crown continues as a dense leafy mass with new growth.

The seasonal cycle of Side elevation of the mature form of Camellia japonica ‘Winter Perfume Pearl’® is evergreen; its major seasonal change is the presence or absence of the main flower display.

What to expect after planting: a few fragrant flowers at first and increasing continuity as more shoots mature.

History & originCultivar originFrom its IPM appearance in 2019 to its continuing journey with Van Son & Koot.

In January 2019, Van Son & Koot of the Netherlands presented the camellias ‘Winter Perfume Pink’ and ‘Winter Perfume Pearl’ as an entry for the Show Your Colours Award at IPM in Essen.

The story continues with the Plantarium|Groen-Direkt presentation for 2024. The nursery, based in Kaatsheuvel, highlighted the smaller leaves, numerous buds and fragrant pearl-coloured flowers, stating availability early that year.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical details for anyone curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance

Fragrance as a cloud of volatiles

Camellia fragrance is a mixture of volatile organic compounds released by floral tissues. Cool weather changes both their evaporation rate and human perception of the scent plume, so intensity is not identical at every hour.

More flower per unit of crown

Smaller leaves and a high density of axillary flower buds alter the flower-to-foliage ratio. The impression of abundance comes not only from bloom size, but from the number of buds carried on relatively compact growth.

Frequently asked questions

Six practical answers about position, watering and long-term growth.

01Is it genuinely fragrant?

Yes. The cultivar was presented specifically for fragrant pearl-toned flowers, most noticeable in mild, still conditions.

02When does it flower?

It can flower from autumn through spring, depending on climate.

03Does it need acid soil?

Yes, like most camellias. Use ericaceous compost and low-lime water where possible.

04Why are many buds dropping?

Drought, abrupt moisture changes, overheated roots or frost may all cause bud drop.

05How large does it become?

It reaches about 1.5 m, with final size influenced by climate, soil and pruning.

06When should it be pruned?

Very lightly after the main flowering flush, preserving shoots that will make new buds.

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Camellia japonica ‘Winter Perfume Pearl’® Premium 15cm

Camellia japonica ‘Winter Perfume Pearl’® Premium 15cm

Camellia japonica ‘Winter Perfume Pearl’®

What makes it special

Pearl-toned fragrance

Abundant buds

A smaller leaf scale

Bring the fragrance into your route

Combinations that work

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate & hardiness

Safety

Light

Soil

Watering

Feeding

Pruning

Scent & flowers

Fresh growth

Bud accumulation

Extended opening

Mature habit & dimensions

Form through time

Fragrance as a cloud of volatiles

More flower per unit of crown

Frequently asked questions

Camellia japonica ‘Winter Perfume Pearl’® Premium 15cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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