Star Above Star Camellia is a full-sized evergreen shrub with a rounded habit and glossy leaves that stay medium green year-round. The semi-double white flowers with a lavender-pink flush at the edges and yellow stamen that bloom from late winter into early spring which attracts butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.
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Height: |
8’ - 10’ |
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Spread: |
8’ - 10’ |
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Spacing: |
9’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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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: Witch Hazel, Azalea, Aster
IMAGES: juantiagues, Camelia0139 (4407524475), CC BY-SA 2.0, (2) juantiagues, Camelia2929 (11592439265), CC BY-SA 2.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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