Daydream Camellia is a slow-growing evergreen shrub with an upright habit and glossy leaves that stay dark green year-round. The large semi-double white flowers have crinkled petals with pink edging and yellow stamen that bloom from late winter into early spring which attracts butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.
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Height: |
8’ - 10’ |
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Spread: |
5’ - 10’ |
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Spacing: |
8’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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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: Forsythia, Lenten Rose, Phlox
IMAGES: Hisagi, Higo sazanka in Kumamoto Castle 201111271317, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Photo by Ruth Hartnup, Raindrops on roses (or camellias)
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
