Bessie Battle Camellia is a full-sized evergreen shrub with an upright spreading habit and glossy leaves stay deep green year-round. The large semi-double flowers are pure white with yellow stamen and bloom from late winter into early spring attracting butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.
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Height: |
8’ - 12’ |
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Spread: |
6’ - 8’ |
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Spacing: |
7’ |
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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: Azalea, Astilbe, Hosta
IMAGES: juantiagues, Camelia1526 (8018956904), CC BY-SA 2.0, (2) Photo by mogollon_1, DSC_0339
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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