Monchatb camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'Monchatb'
USDA zones7 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Monchatb' camellia (Camellia sasanqua 'Monchatb') is a shrub for borders, hedges, privacy screens, and foundation plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. The fragrant blooms open in autumn and winter and attract bees and birds. Deer tend to browse other plants first. Its arching form grows at a rapid rate.
Pairs well with Strawberry tree, Carolina jessamine, and Joe-pyeweed.