Charlean camellia
Camellia williamsii 'Charlean'
USDA zones7 to 9
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterNeeds moist soil
Size6 to 10 feet tall3 to 5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Pink
Notes
'Charlean' camellia (Camellia williamsii 'Charlean') is a shrub with glossy, dark-green, evergreen leaves. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and moist soil. Large, semi-double, pink flowers with yellow stamens open from late fall to early winter. Deer tend to browse other plants first. Plant it in a protected location.
Pairs well with Crimson Queen Japanese maple, Duke blueberry, and Sedge.