camellia
Camellia edithae
USDA zones7 to 9
SunHandles partial sun to partial shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size5 to 20 feet tall3 to 20 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Red to pink
Garden uses
Notes
Camellia (Camellia edithae) is a shrub for use as a specimen. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes part sun or part shade and average moisture. It blooms in red to pink in early to mid spring. It can grow from 5 to 20 feet tall, so give it room to spread.
Pairs well with Oregon grape, Euonymus, and Sedge.
Native range
China.