Mathotiana Camellia is an upright evergreen shrub with glossy leaves that stay dark green year-round. The large irregular loosely petaled double pink flowers bloom in spring attracting butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established.
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Origins: |
China and Japan |
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Height: |
5’ - 7’ |
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Spread: |
4’ - 5’ |
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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: Honeysuckle, Japanese Painted Fern, Lungwort
IMAGES: No machine-readable author provided. Badenserbub assumed (based on copyright claims)., Japanische Kamelie Camelia japonica L. "Mathotiana", CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Photo by Leonora (Ellie) Enking, IMG_8591
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
