Camellia Christmas Rose

Christmas Rose Camellia

A classic camellia valued for its soft rose-pink winter flowers, glossy evergreen foliage, and early-season bloom that brings color to the landscape during the holidays. Semi-double blooms appear in late fall to early winter, opening to warm pink petals with golden stamens, offering cheerful contrast against dark green leaves.

Growth is upright to rounded, forming a dense evergreen shrub with a refined, traditional appearance.

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 recommended



Shape: Upright to rounded, dense habit



Cold Hardiness: Good winter tolerance in protected sites



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 7b–9b



Mature Size



Width: 6–8 ft



Height: 8–12 ft



Features



Soft rose-pink semi-double flowers



Late fall to early winter bloom season



Glossy evergreen foliage



Reliable cool-season color



Landscape Uses



Specimen plantings



Foundation plantings



Woodland and shaded garden settings



Evergreen shrub borders



Why Growers Choose It



Holiday-season flowering



Classic camellia form and color



Strong evergreen structure year-round

Plant type

Flowering evergreen shrub

Height

8-12'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

7–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Container

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No