Rose of Winter CamelliaCamellia japonica‘Rosea Plena’Other Names: Rosea Plena CamelliaPlant DetailsUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones:7a-9bFind Your Zone Plant Type:Evergreen Flowering ShrubSpecies:Japonica (Winter, Spring blooming)Height at Maturity: 6-10′Width at Maturity: 6-8′Spacing: 5-6′ for solid hedges; 12’ for space between Flower Color: Deep Rose PinkFlower Size: Large, 4″Flowering Period: Late Winter, Early SpringFlower Type: Double to Formal DoubleFragrant Flowers: NoFoliage Color: Dark GreenFragrant Foliage: NoBerries:NoBerry Color: NA Sun Needs: Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade or Filtered Sun, All Day Filtered SunWater Needs:Average, Lower when establishedSoil Type:Clay (amended), Loam, Sand (amended), SiltSoil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained MoistSoil pH: 5.0 – 6.5 (Acid) Maintenance / Care: LowResistances: Deer –more info, Drought (when established), Heat, HumidityIntolerances:Direct Afternoon Sun, Constantly Soggy SoilAttracts: Visual Attention DescriptionA fantastic heirloom Camellia from France, which has stood the test of time since 1829 for very good reason, the Rose of Winter Camellia, also known as ‘Rosea Plena’, features exquisite, absolutely gorgeous, formal double blooms with rose-pink petals and darker veins that will simply take one’s breath away. As its name suggests, the abundant blooms appear from late winter through early spring, backed by lustrous, evergreen, deep-green foliage, and are perfect for cutting and display in floral arrangements, or just float one in a bowl of water. One of those flowering shrubs that will always have you anticipating its bloom in late winter, when not much else is blooming in the garden. Landscape & Garden UsesGrowing 6 to 10 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide, depending on pruning, the Rose of Winter Camellia can be grown as a shrub or small tree. As a shrub, it is ideal for use as a specimen, in groupings, or as a hedge or background plant in landscape borders, and is especially nice as a corner plant or espalier (trained to grow flat against a wall) in home foundation plantings. As this camellia grows taller, lower branches can be removed to form a very attractive small evergreen tree that serves well as a colorful focal point specimen in landscape borders and home foundation plantings. A fine addition to pink-colored theme gardens, cottage gardens, cut-flower gardens, and woodland borders.Suggested Spacing: 5 to 6 feet apart for a solid hedge; 12 feet or more apart for space between plants Growing PreferencesCamellia adapts well to various soil types; however, it prefers a moist but well-drained acidic soil that is rich in organic matter. Constantly soggy or waterlogged soil is a slow killer. In general, Camellia grows and blooms better in partial shade with some shelter from the hot afternoon sun. Morning sun with afternoon shade or filtered sunlight is perfect. All-day filtered sun is fine. Helpful ArticlesClick on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Camellias.Planting CamelliasPruning CamelliasHow To Fertilize & Water CamelliasHow To Espalier Plants & Trees*Espalier(pronounced:ih-spal-yay) …an ornamental shrub or tree that has been trained to grow flat against a wall, fence, or other vertical, flat surface. Plant Long & Prosper!Meet The Wilson Brothers & StaffQuestions?Contact Us Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “Rose of Winter Camellia (Rosea Plena) – 3 Gallon Pot” Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
