Camellia japonica ‘Les Marbury’ is a decorative evergreen camellia cultivar cherished for its distinctive striped blooms and attractive glossy foliage. It’s a classic japonica camellia suited to gardens that want striking winter/spring flowers and year-round interest. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.
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Type: |
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Height: |
8’ - 12’ |
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Spread: |
6’ - 8’ |
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Spacing: |
6’ |
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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: Aster, Forsythia, Phlox
IMAGE: Photo by Camellia Forest Nursery, Les Marbury Camellia.
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
