Tom Knudsen Camellia is a compact evergreen shrub with an upright growth habit and glossy, dark green leaves. The large, formal double flowers are a vivid red and bloom from late winter into spring. This plant thrives in part shade to full sun and prefers well-drained, acidic soil.
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Type: |
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Height: |
6’ - 10’ |
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Spread: |
6’ - 8’ |
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Spacing: |
7’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
8 - 10 |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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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.
