Camellia Winters Star

Winters Star Camellia

A refined camellia valued for its star-shaped soft pink to blush flowers, glossy evergreen foliage, and dependable winter-to-early-spring bloom. Blooms open with lightly ruffled petals arranged in a star-like form around golden stamens, adding delicate texture and brightness to the winter garden.

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, star-shaped flowers



Winter to early spring bloom season



Glossy evergreen foliage



Light, 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



Unique star-shaped blooms



Reliable winter flowering



Strong evergreen structure year-round

Plant type

Flowering evergreen shrub

Height

8-12'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Fall, Late Fall

Flower color

Fuchsia

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Foundation

Shape

Compact, Oval/Rounded, Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No