Monke camellia
Camellia japonica 'Monke'
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
'Monke' camellia (Camellia japonica 'Monke') is an evergreen shrub for borders, woodland gardens, and pollinator plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes part sun and average to wet soil. Deer tend to browse other plants first. It grows slowly in a columnar shape and tolerates salt. Bees and birds visit the blooms, which open from winter into spring.
Pairs well with Wax myrtle, Cobra lily, and Asiatic jasmine.