Care

Planting & Growing

Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with an acid fertilizer after flowering.

Deer Resistant Yes
Family Camellia
Flower Color Pink
Bloom Time Mid to Late Spring
Foliage Color Green
Genus Camellia
Growth Rate Medium
Hardiness Zone 6b
Landscape Uses Accent, Massing, Screening, Garden, Container
Light Needs Partial Shade, Shade
Mature Height 15 feet
Mature Width 10 feet
Prune Time Prune After Flowering
Water Needs Moist