Winter Blooming 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 into early spring, 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.
Winter-blooming camellias are relatively low-maintenance, with minimal pruning required, though they may need some protection from harsh winter winds or late frosts. Their enduring beauty and resilience make them a valuable addition to gardens, providing a long-lasting splash of color when most other plants are dormant.
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Camellia sasanqua 'Hana Jiman'
Hana Jiman Camellia
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 requirements: Full sun to partial shade -
Camellia sasanqua 'Hugh Evans'
Hugh Evans Camellia
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 requirements: Bright shade to partial shade -
Camellia sasanqua 'Kanjiro'
Kanjiro Camellia
Height: 8 to 10 feet
Width: 8 to 10 feet
Foliage color: Glossy, dark green
Flower color: Cerise pink, semi-double blooms with golden stamens
Bloom time: Fall through winter
Light requirements: Filtered sun to partial shade -
Camellia sasanqua 'Mine-No-Yuki'
Mine-No-Yuki Camellia
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 requirements: Partial shade to full sun -
Camellia sasanqua 'Mondel'
Pink-a-Boo 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 requirements: Part shade to full sun -
Camellia sasanqua 'Sekiyo'
Sekiyo Camellia
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 requirements: Partial shade -
Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka'
Setsugekka Camellia
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 requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water requirements: Moderate -
Camellia sasanqua 'Shishi Gashira'
Shishi Gashira Camellia
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 requirements: Partial shade to filtered sun -
Camellia sasanqua 'Sparkling Burgundy'
Sparkling Burgundy Camellia
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 requirements: Full sun to partial shade -
Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide'
Yuletide Camellia
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 requirements: Full sun to partial shade