Camellia Donation

Donation Camellia

A distinctive camellia valued for its rose-red to coral-pink blooms, glossy evergreen foliage, and reliable late-winter to early-spring flowering. Semi-double flowers open with softly ruffled petals surrounding golden stamens, offering a slightly looser, more natural form than formal doubles.

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 recommended, 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



Rose-red to coral-pink semi-double flowers



Late winter to early spring bloom season



Glossy evergreen foliage



Classic yet slightly informal flower form



Landscape Uses



Specimen plantings



Foundation plantings



Woodland and shaded garden settings



Evergreen shrub borders



Why Growers Choose It



Unique flower color and form



Reliable cool-season flowering



Strong evergreen structure year-round

Plant type

Flowering evergreen shrub

Height

8'

Width

6'

Hardiness zones

8–10

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Container, Specimen

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No