Mrs. Tingley camellia
Camellia japonica 'Mrs. Tingley'
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
'Mrs. Tingley' camellia (Camellia japonica 'Mrs. Tingley') 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 in a columnar form, stays evergreen, and tolerates salt. Blooms open in winter and spring, and bees and birds visit them. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Wild ginger, Sweet bay magnolia, and Society garlic.