Camellia Winters Joy

Winters Joy Camellia

A cheerful camellia valued for its soft pink semi-double flowers, glossy evergreen foliage, and reliable winter-to-early-spring bloom. Blooms open with gently layered petals surrounding golden stamens, bringing warm color and refined beauty to the landscape during the colder months.

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



Soft pink semi-double flowers



Winter to early spring bloom season



Glossy evergreen foliage



Balanced, refined flower form



Attracts: Early-season pollinators (bees)



Landscape Uses



Specimen plantings



Foundation plantings



Woodland and shaded garden settings



Evergreen shrub borders



Why Growers Choose It



Reliable winter color with soft, cheerful tones



Consistent flowering in mild winter climates



Strong evergreen structure year-round

Plant type

Flowering evergreen shrub

Height

8-12'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

7–9

Sunlight

Part shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Early Spring, Winter

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Container, Hedge, Specimen

Shape

Compact, Rounded, Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No