CAMELLIA JESSIE BURGESS

Jessie Burgess Camellia
Camellia sasanqua ‘Jessie Burgess’

Jessie Burgess Camellia is a beautiful fall-blooming camellia known for its soft pink, peony-style double flowers and elegant evergreen foliage. Blooming from fall into early winter, this reliable Southern favorite adds long-lasting color to landscapes when many other plants are slowing down.

Its upright growth habit, glossy dark green leaves, and cold hardiness make it an excellent choice for privacy screens, foundation plantings, hedges, and specimen plantings.

Features

• Soft pink peony-form double blooms
• Blooms fall through early winter
• Evergreen foliage year-round
• Excellent for hedges, screens, and landscape color
• Heat and humidity tolerant
• Reliable Southern landscape plant

Mature Size

• Height: 8–10 ft
• Width: 6–8 ft

Growing Zones

• Zones 7–9

Sun Requirements

• Partial shade to filtered sun
• Morning sun preferred

Water Requirements

• Moderate water needs
• Prefers well-drained soil

Growth Rate

• Moderate

Landscape Uses

• Foundation plantings
• Privacy screens
• Hedges
• Woodland gardens
• Accent plantings
• Container planting

Wildlife Benefits
Flowers can help support pollinators during cooler blooming months.

Maintenance
Low maintenance once established. Prune lightly after flowering if shaping is desired. Mulch to help retain soil moisture and protect roots.

Why Customers Love It
Jessie Burgess Camellia offers beautiful soft pink blooms, glossy evergreen foliage, and dependable cool-season color. Its elegant flowers and easy-care nature make it a favorite for Southern landscapes and gardens.