Camellia Freedom Bell

Freedom Bell Camellia

A distinctive camellia valued for its bright red, bell-shaped flowers, glossy evergreen foliage, and unique winter-to-early-spring bloom. Semi-double blooms open in a nodding, lantern-like form, revealing golden stamens and creating a graceful, ornamental display unlike traditional flat-faced camellias.

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



Unique bell-shaped red flowers



Winter to early spring bloom season



Glossy evergreen foliage



Distinctive flower form with strong visual interest



Landscape Uses



Specimen plantings



Foundation plantings



Woodland and shaded garden settings



Evergreen shrub borders



Why Growers Choose It



Unusual bloom form among camellias



Reliable cool-season flowering



Strong evergreen structure year-round

Plant type

Flowering evergreen shrub

Height

8-12'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

7–9

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Early Spring, Late Winter

Flower color

Red

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Foundation

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No