Dr. Tinsley Camellia is a large upright evergreen shrub with glossy evergreen leaves that stay dark green year-round. The semi-double shell pink flowers with yellow stamen have color more prominent at the edges bloom from late winter into early spring and attract butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.
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Height: |
8’ - 10’ |
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Spread: |
6’ - 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: Astilbe, Honeysuckle, Lily of the Valley
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Camellia japonica Doctor Tinsley 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Camellia japonica Doctor Tinsley 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) I, BS Thurner Hof, Camelia japonica Dr. Tinsley 2006-04-8 200, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
