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Camellia ca Jordans Pride

ca Jordans Pride Camellia

A striking camellia valued for its bold red-and-white variegated blooms, glossy evergreen foliage, and dramatic winter-to-spring color. Large, semi-double flowers appear in late winter to early spring, featuring rich red petals splashed and streaked with white, surrounding bright golden stamens for high contrast.

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

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 harsh winter exposure



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 7b–9b



Mature Size



Width: 6–8 ft



Height: 8–12 ft



Features



Red-and-white variegated semi-double flowers



Late winter to early spring bloom season



Glossy evergreen foliage



Strong visual contrast and ornamental appeal



Landscape Uses



Specimen plantings



Foundation plantings



Woodland and shaded garden settings



Evergreen shrub borders



Why Growers Choose It



Dramatic, highly ornamental flowers



Reliable cool-season bloom



Classic evergreen camellia structure



 

Plant type
Evergreen Shrub, Flowering Shrub
Height
8-12'
Width
6-8'
Hardiness zones
7–10
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Late Winter, Spring, Winter
Flower color
Pink
Leaf color
Dark Green
Fall color
Dark Green
Attracts
Butterflies
Soil
Moist well-drained
Landscape use
Container, Mass Planting
Shape
Rounded, Upright
Bark
Smooth
Fragrant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Drought tolerant
No