Camellia

Large, dark red, double blooms contrast with vigorous, upright, deep 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

Arborvitae

Bearberry Cotoneaster

Deutzia

Plant Details

Common name

Camellia
Botanical name

Camellia japonica
Variety

Tom Knudsen
Zone

USDA Zone 7 (0°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).
Light

Part sun
Height

6-8' (2-2.5 m)
Habit

Upright
Feed

In fall
Water

Daily
Bloom Time

Winter-spring
Maintenance

Apply mulch

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Ginny L.'s collection

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