Mathotiana Supreme camellia
Camellia japonica 'Mathotiana Supreme'
USDA zones7 to 9
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Mathotiana Supreme' camellia (Camellia japonica 'Mathotiana Supreme') is a shrub for borders, woodland gardens, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes part sun and average to wet soil. It grows slowly into a columnar, evergreen shrub and tolerates salt. Bees and birds visit the blooms in winter and spring. Deer rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Jack in the pulpit, American hornbeam, and Bobo hydrangea.