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Key characteristics

Family: Theaceae
Height: 8 ft to 10 ft
Width: 6 ft to 8 ft
Flower color: Large peony form deep pink flowers
Foliage color: Glossy deep green leaves with a leathery texture and dense evergreen habit
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
Light: Partial shade
Water: Moderate; prefers consistently moist well drained acidic soil
Maintenance: Low; prune lightly after flowering to shape and remove damaged branches
Growing zone: USDA zones 7 to 9
Wildlife: Pollinators attracted to pollen and sheltered evergreen cover for birds

Shrubs

Camellia japonica 'Spellbound'

Spellbound Camellia

Camellia japonica 'Spellbound' produces large, peony-form flowers with rich pink petals, opening from late winter into spring and bringing soft color to the garden. Glossy, deep green leaves are thick and leathery, forming a dense evergreen canopy with a polished appearance throughout the year. The flowers are carried prominently among the foliage, their layered form and intricate centers creating texture and depth during the bloom season.

Light

Partial shade

Water

Moderate; prefers consistently moist well drained acidic soil

Bloom time

Late winter to early spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Foundation Plantings
Specimen Plants
Woodland Gardens
Shade Gardens

Companion plants

Pieris · Hakone grass · Bamboo · Viburnum · Snowdrop · Bergenia

Design tip

Repeating touches of deep pink elsewhere in the garden can help this camellia feel connected to the larger landscape. Echo the color with spring flowers in another planting area, creating a visual thread that leads the eye through the garden without making everything match.

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