🌸 Camellia
Camellia japonica
ornamentals
evergreen shrub
Theaceae
☀️ Sun
partial shade
💧 Water
moderate
🗺️ Zones
7-9
🧪 Soil pH
5.5-6.5
🪴 Soil Type
rich, acidic
🚿 Drainage
moist, well-drained
📏 Spacing
48-72 in
📐 Height
6-15ft
⏱️ Maturity
3-5 years
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (3)
🤝 Acid-loving
Acid-loving sequence. Camellia winter, gardenia summer.
Good companion.
Good companion.
⚠️ Keep Apart (2)
⚠️ Alkaline soil
Incompatible.
⚠️ Iron chlorosis kills camellias.
Incompatible.
📝 Growing Notes
Winter bloomer. Protect from morning sun after frost. Acid-loving.
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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