Camellia Grandiflora Rosea
Grandiflora Rosea Camellia
A classic camellia valued for its large rose-pink flowers, glossy evergreen foliage, and elegant late-winter to early-spring display. Blooms are generously sized and softly colored, creating a refined, traditional presence in the landscape as they open against rich green leaves.
Growth is upright to rounded, forming a dense evergreen shrub with strong structure and year-round appeal.
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
Large rose-pink flowers
Late winter to early spring bloom season
Glossy evergreen foliage
Classic camellia form
Landscape Uses
Specimen plantings
Foundation plantings
Woodland and shaded garden settings
Evergreen shrub borders
Why Growers Choose It
Large, showy blooms with refined color
Reliable cool-season flowering
Strong evergreen presence year-round
- Plant type
- Flowering evergreen shrub
- Height
- 8-12'
- Width
- 6-8'
- Hardiness zones
- 7–9
- Sunlight
- Full Shade, Partial Shade
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Bloom time
- Early Spring, Late Winter
- Flower color
- Hot Pink, Red
- Leaf color
- Green
- Fall color
- Green
- Attracts
- Butterflies
- Soil
- Loamy well-drained
- Landscape use
- Container, Specimen
- Shape
- Rounded, Upright
- Bark
- Smooth
- Fragrant
- Yes
- Drought tolerant
- No
