Vestito Rosso® Camellia is a compact evergreen shrub with an upright growth habit and glossy, dark green leaves that emerge midnight red. The large, perfect ruby red flowers that bloom from late winter into spring are sure to captivate. This plant thrives in part shade to full sun and prefers well-drained, acidic soil.
Type: |
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Height: |
6’ - 8’ |
Spread: |
6’ - 8’ |
Spacing: |
7’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
8 - 10 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium maintenance. Camellias require regular watering, especially during dry periods, but does not tolerate waterlogged soil. Pruning after flowering can help maintain a tidy shape. While generally disease-resistant, it can be susceptible to pests such as scale and aphids, and diseases like root rot and camellia petal blight.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Screening, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Bleeding Heart, Aster, Magnolia
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.