Camellia

Spectacular, bright, rose-pink double blooms contrast with vigorous, upright, rich green foliage. Glossy evergreen foliage provides a wonderful backdrop for the blooms. Excellent flowering shrub for the mixed border, as an accent or as a specimen. Acid-loving plant.

Companion Plants

Azalea

Bluebeard

St. John's Wort

Plant Details

Common name

Camellia
Botanical name

Camellia japonica
Variety

Kumasaka
Zone

USDA Zone 6 (-10°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light

Part sun
Height

6-10' (2-3 m)
Habit

Rounded
Feed

Use acidic in spring
Water

2-3 times per week
Bloom Color

Pink
Bloom Time

Fall-spring
Maintenance

Protect from winter winds

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Dollie P.'s collection

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