Governor Mouton Camellia is a unique full-sized evergreen shrub with an upright spreading habit and glossy leaves that stay deep green year-round. The huge, irregular bi-colored red and white flowers bloom from late winter into early spring attracting butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.
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Type: |
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Height: |
10’ - 15’ |
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Spread: |
6’ - 10’ |
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Spacing: |
8’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 10 |
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Culture: |
Part Sun, Full Shade |
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Bloom Color: |
Red+White |
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Season of Interest: |
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
IMAGE: Photos By 阿橋 HQ, (1) Governor Mouton Camellia, (2) 華東山茶-重瓣牡丹型 Camellia japonica Double Peony Form [深圳園博園茶花展 Shenzhen Camellia Show, China]
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
