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Camellia Japonica
Shrub
ShrubCamellia japonica
- Partial sun
- Zones 7–9
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 72" spacing
- High water
- Perennial
- pH 5–6.5
Overview
An elegant evergreen that brings sophisticated beauty to winter gardens with its glossy dark green foliage and spectacular blooms. Flowers appear from late fall through early spring in shades of pink, red, or white, providing color when most other shrubs are dormant. This aristocratic shrub creates stunning focal points and works beautifully as a specimen plant or informal hedge.
Planting
Plant container specimens in spring or fall. Mulch heavily to maintain soil moisture and temperature.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 5–6.5. Space plants 72" apart. Germination: 30-90.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Scale insects, aphids, tea mites. Common diseases: Camellia petal blight, root rot in poorly drained soils.