Bob Hope Camellia (Camellia japonica 'Bob Hope') is known for its striking large, deep red to crimson flowers with bright yellow stamens that create a beautiful contrast. It typically blooms in late winter to early spring and has glossy, dark green foliage year-round. This evergreen shrub can grow 8-10 feet tall and 5-6 feet wide, making it an excellent specimen plant for partial shade areas in your garden. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.
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Height: |
8’ - 10’ |
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Spread: |
5’ - 6’ |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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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: Aster, Forsythia, Phlox
IMAGE: Monrovia, Bob Hope Camellia.
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
