Camellia Polar Ice

Polar Ice Camellia

A cold-hardy camellia valued for its crisp white semi-double flowers, glossy evergreen foliage, and excellent winter performance compared to many traditional camellias. Blooms appear in late winter to early spring, opening to bright white petals accented by golden stamens, providing clean contrast and elegant cool-season color.

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: Improved winter tolerance for colder camellia-growing regions



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 6b–9b



Mature Size



Width: 6–8 ft



Height: 8–10 ft



Features



Crisp white semi-double flowers



Late winter to early spring bloom season



Glossy evergreen foliage



Improved cold hardiness



Landscape Uses



Specimen plantings



Foundation plantings



Woodland and shaded garden settings



Evergreen shrub borders



Why Growers Choose It



One of the most cold-tolerant white camellias



Clean flower color with strong contrast



Reliable spring bloom and evergreen structure

Plant type

Flowering evergreen shrub

Height

8-10'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

7–9

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Fall, Winter

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Foundation, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No