Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Camellia sasanqua 'Mondel'
Pink-a-Boo Camellia
- Family
- Theaceae
- Height
- 8 to 10 feet
- Width
- 8 to 10 feet
- Flower color
- Rose pink with prominent yellow stamens
- Foliage color
- Glossy green
- Bloom time
- Fall to early winter
- Light
- Part shade to full sun
- Water
- Average moisture
- Maintenance
- Low, with light pruning to shape after blooming
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 7 to 10
- Wildlife
- Bees and pollinators
About this plant
Camellia sasanqua 'Mondel', commonly known as Pink-A-Boo Camellia, is a cheerful evergreen shrub known for its delicate, light pink single flowers with golden-yellow centers. Blooming from late autumn into early winter, this variety offers vibrant color when few other plants are flowering. Its blooms provide a bright, uplifting display in the cool months and are often admired for their simplicity and elegance.
Derived from East Asia, Pink-A-Boo Camellia was developed as a colorful counterpart to the well-known Yuletide Camellia. This cultivar is a versatile addition to gardens, ideal for hedges, containers, or as a focal point. Its soft pink blooms paired with evergreen foliage ensure year-round ornamental value.
Works well in
Foundation Plantings · Specimen Plants · Woodland Gardens · Shade Gardens
Companion plants
Leucothoe · Yew · Viola · Astilbe · Hellebores · Ferns
Design tip
Soft pink flowers can help bridge the gap between autumn’s richer colors and the quieter winter garden. Pair this camellia visually with nearby burgundy, bronze, or deep green foliage, creating a warm seasonal palette that feels colorful without looking overly bright or busy.
