WINTER CAMELLIAS
Winter-blooming camellias are renowned for their ability to brighten cold-season landscapes with their stunning, often fragrant flowers. Blooming from fall through winter, these camellias produce a range of vibrant flowers in shades of white, pink, red, or even multicolored hues, often resembling peonies or roses. They thrive in well-drained, acidic soils and prefer partial to full shade, making them ideal for woodland gardens or shaded borders where their colorful blossoms can emerge against a backdrop of winter greenery.
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Camellia japonica 'Daikagura'
Daikagura Camellia
____________________Historic Japanese cultivar known for its early and long blooming season, often beginning in January and lasting through spring.
Height: 8 to 10 feet
Width: 6 to 8 feet
Foliage color: Glossy dark green
Flower color: Variable; typically dark pink, rose-red, or red with white variegation
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
Light: Part shade to dappled sun -
Camellia sasanqua 'Crimson King'
Crimson King Camellia
____________________Semi-double blooms appear from autumn into early winter, creating a vibrant display when much of the garden begins to fade.
Height: 6 to 10 feet
Width: 4 to 6 feet
Foliage color: Glossy, dark green
Flower color: Deep crimson with golden stamens
Bloom time: Fall through winter
Light : Full sun to partial shade -
Camellia sasanqua 'Hana Jiman'
Hana Jiman Camellia
____________________Originating from East Asia, 'Hana Jiman' translates to "flower pride" in Japanese, reflecting its ornamental appeal.
Height: 6 to 10 feet
Width: 4 to 6 feet
Foliage color: Lustrous dark green, evergreen
Flower color: White with pink edges, semi-double
Bloom time: Fall to early winter
Light : Full sun to partial shade -
Camellia sasanqua 'Hugh Evans'
Hugh Evans Camellia
____________________With its fragrant blossoms, 'Hugh Evans' is well-regarded for its adaptability and charm in shaded garden spaces.
Height: 5 to 7 feet
Width: 4 to 5 feet
Foliage color: Glossy green, evergreen
Flower color: Single rose-pink
Bloom time: Late fall to early winter
Light : Bright shade to partial shade -
Camellia sasanqua 'Kanjiro'
Kanjiro Camellia
____________________Originating from Japan, 'Kanjiro' was introduced in 1954 and has since become a popular choice for winter garden interest.
Height: 8 to 10 feet
Width: 8 to 10 feet
Foliage color: Glossy, dark green
Flower color: Cerise pink, semi-double blooms
Bloom time: Fall through winter
Light : Filtered sun to partial shade -
Camellia sasanqua 'Mine-No-Yuki'
Mine-No-Yuki Camellia
____________________Originates from Japan, where it has long been valued for its beauty and versatility.
Height: 6 to 8 feet
Width: 6 to 8 feet
Foliage color: Glossy dark green
Flower color: Double white
Bloom time: Fall to early winter
Light : Partial shade to full sun -
Camellia sasanqua 'Mondel'
Pink-a-Boo Camellia
____________________Derived from East Asia, and developed as a colorful counterpart to the well-known Yuletide Camellia.
Height: 8 to 10 feet
Width: 8 to 10 feet
Foliage color: Glossy green
Flower color: Rose pink with prominent yellow stamens
Bloom time: Fall to early winter
Light : Part shade to full sun -
Camellia sasanqua 'Sekiyo'
Sekiyo Camellia
____________________Introduced in Japan in 1958, this variety is a hybrid of Camellia sasanqua, valued for its showy flowers.
Height: 4 to 6 feet
Width: 4 to 6 feet
Foliage color: Evergreen, glossy dark green
Flower color: Deep raspberry pink with golden stamens
Bloom time: Late fall to early winter
Light : Partial shade -
Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka'
Setsugekka Camellia
____________________Originating in Japan, this variety embodies the timeless beauty often associated with traditional Japanese gardens.
Height: 6 to 10 feet
Width: 5 to 8 feet
Foliage color: Glossy green
Flower color: White, sometimes with faint pink flecks
Bloom time: Late fall to early winter
Light : Full sun to part shade -
Camellia sasanqua 'Shishi Gashira'
Shishi Gashira Camellia
____________________Has a manageable growth habit and can thrive in both filtered sun and partial shade.
Height: 4 to 5 feet
Width: 6 to 8 feet
Foliage color: Glossy dark green
Flower color: Vibrant deep pink, semi-double blooms
Bloom time: Late fall to early winter
Light : Partial shade to filtered sun -
Camellia sasanqua 'Sparkling Burgundy'
Sparkling Burgundy Camellia
____________________Originating from Japanese sasanquas, 'Sparkling Burgundy' highlights camellias' timeless beauty.
Height: 6 to 10 feet
Width: 4 to 10 feet
Foliage color: Glossy green, evergreen
Flower color: Rich pink with peony-like form
Bloom time: Fall to early winter
Light : Full sun to partial shade -
Camellia sasanqua 'Tago-no-Tsuki'
Tago-no-Tsuki Camellia
___________________Translating to "Moon on Tago Bay," this camellia is appreciated for its refined beauty and ephemeral blossoms.
Height: Up to 18 feet
Width: Dependent on pruning and growing conditions
Foliage color: Glossy, dark green
Flower color: Semi-double white with yellow stamens
Bloom time: Late fall to early winter
Light : Partial shade to full sun -
Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide'
Yuletide Camellia
____________________Blooms from late fall into winter, often coinciding with the holiday season.
Height: 2 to 5 feet
Width: 2 to 5 feet
Foliage color: Glossy dark green
Flower color: Bright red with a prominent yellow center
Bloom time: Late fall to early winter
Light : Full sun to partial shade -
Camellia x vernalis 'Kokinran'
Kokinran Camellia
____________________The name 'Kokinran' translates to 'Ancient Gold Brocade', reflecting its traditional Japanese origins.
Height: 10 feet
Width: 10 feet
Foliage color: Glossy dark green
Flower color: Reddish-pink with white variegation
Bloom time: Late fall into winter
Light requirements: Partial shade