Mrs. Lyman Clarke Camellia is a large upright evergreen shrub with glossy leaves that stay medium green year-round. The large peony to anemone-formed soft pink flowers have creamy centers and blush deeper pink at the edges, with scattered golden stamen peaking between the petals. They bloom in late winter to early spring attracting butterflies. Best blooms occur with partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.
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Origins: |
China and Japan |
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Height: |
10’ - 12’ |
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Spread: |
5’ - 7’ |
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Spacing: |
6’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 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: Honeysuckle, Japanese Painted Fern, Lungwort
IMAGES: juantiagues, Camelia2868 (9533813773), CC BY-SA 2.0, (2) juantiagues, Camelia2314 (10151708126), CC BY-SA 2.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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