Extremely large, double blooms with loose, irregular, flaming crimson petals. Flowers make a great contrast with the glossy, dark green foliage. A prized plant for the milder regions of the U.S. Mid season bloomer. Evergreen.
Border, Container, Espalier, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Woodland Garden. Be sure to keep this beauty in viewing distance in patio beds, containers or decorating the foundation plantings around your house. Great as an espalier to cover walls. If set back in a woodland setting, plant in mass and complement with low growing perennials. A wonderful specimen in Asian gardens and believed to bring wealth if planted at the entrance to your home, as are other red flowering plants.
Companion Plants
Plant close to your outdoor living area with Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Iris. In a more natural woodland setting, combine with the airy foliage of Bamboo, Heavenly Bamboo and Lily of the Valley. Early blooming deciduous trees like Cherry and Dogwood offer the needed filtered shade and ground hugging perennials such as Fumewort, Coral Bells, and Clematis offer interest and color throughout all layers of the garden.
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
Plant Attributes: |
| Genus: |
Camellia |
| Foliage: |
Evergreen |
| Exposure/Light: |
Part Sun to Part Shade |
| Bloom Time: |
Winter |
| Bloom Color: |
Red |
| Growth Habit/Shape: |
Upright |
| Growth Rate: |
Average |
| Hardiness: |
08 |