Rosea Plena Camellia is a large evergreen shrub with a dense upright habit and leathery deep green foliage. The abundant blooms of large, formally double deep rose pink flowers begin in late winter and continue into spring attracting butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.
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Height: |
6’ - 12’ |
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Spread: |
6’ - 8’ |
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Spacing: |
7' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium maintenance. Too much water retention can increase susceptibility to fungal diseases, including root rot, black mold, blight, canker, anthracnose, and leaf spots. Watch for aphids and spider mites. Yellowing leaves indicate acidity too low. Fertilize monthly in spring and summer. If desired, remove all but one bud from each cluster to increase the size of the flower. Prune immediately after flowering.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Screening, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Flowering Dogwood, Astilbe, Azalea
IMAGES: Photo by anoldent, Happy Midwinter's Day 2012, (2) Photo by llee_wu, 鹿鸣的茶花(Camellia japonica), (3) Photo by 阿橋 HQ, 華東山茶-完全重瓣型 Camellia japonica Formal Double Form [深圳園博園茶花展 Shenzhen Camellia Show, China]
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
