Camellia Carters Sunburst

Carters Sunburst Camellia

A striking camellia valued for its dramatic red-and-white variegated flowers, glossy evergreen foliage, and bold winter-to-spring color. Large, semi-double blooms appear in late winter to early spring, featuring deep red petals irregularly splashed and streaked with white, surrounding bright golden stamens for exceptional 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: 7a–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 ornamental contrast



Landscape Uses



Specimen plantings



Foundation plantings



Woodland and shaded garden settings



Evergreen shrub borders



Why Growers Choose It



Highly ornamental, eye-catching blooms



Reliable cool-season flowering



Classic evergreen camellia form

Plant type

Flowering evergreen shrub

Height

8-12'

Width

6'-8'

Hardiness zones

8–10

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Winter

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Foundation, Hedge, Mass Planting

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No