Care

Planting & Growing
Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Prune lightly to shape and feed with an acid fertilizer after flowering.

Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name Camellia
Flower Color Red
Bloom Time Late Winter to Mid-Spring
Foliage Color Purple
Genus Name Camellia
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 8
Landscape Uses Container, Cutting Garden, Hedge, Specimen, Woodland Garden
Light Needs Partial Shade
Mature Height 8 feet
Mature Width 8 feet
Prune Time Prune After Flowering
Water Needs Average to Moist
Waterwise 0