Camellia Ballet Queen

Ballet Queen Camellia

A graceful camellia valued for its soft pink, peony-form flowers, glossy evergreen foliage, and elegant spring display. Large, fully double blooms appear in late winter to early spring, opening to delicate blush-pink petals arranged in a refined, symmetrical form, creating a classic and romantic look.

Growth is upright to rounded, forming a dense evergreen shrub with a polished appearance and year-round structure.

Growing Conditions



Light: Part shade to filtered sun (morning sun preferred; protect from hot afternoon sun)



Soil: Moist, well-drained; prefers acidic soils rich in organic matter



Water: Average; consistent moisture is important, especially during establishment



Shape: Upright to rounded, dense habit



Cold Hardiness: Moderate; protect from cold winds and extreme winter exposure



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 7a–9b



Mature Size



Width: 6–8 ft



Height: 8–12 ft



Features



Large, soft pink peony-form flowers



Late winter to early spring bloom season



Glossy evergreen foliage



Elegant, classic camellia form



Landscape Uses



Specimen plantings



Foundation plantings



Woodland and shaded garden settings



Evergreen shrub borders



Why Growers Choose It



Exceptional flower form and soft coloration



Reliable early-season bloom



Strong evergreen structure year-round

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

8-12'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

7–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Hot Pink, Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Loamy

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Clump

Bark

Smooth

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No