- Camellia Japonica
Botanical name: Camellia Japonica
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: grows at least 5 ft tall but can reach heights of up to 30 ft and grows 5-10 ft in width
Bloom time: winter/early spring
Hardy zone: zones 8-10
Flower color: pink, red, white, yellow
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: grows about 1 ft per year
Pruning instructions: prune in the late spring/early summer after the plant is done flowering for the season
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: provides rich foliage and long lasting blooms to garden spaces
Light needs: about 3-6 hours of sun a day
Special features: oils can be extracted to make essential oils
Watering instructions: requires consistent moisture
Fertilizing instructions : fertilize once a month from early spring to early summer with 4-8-8
Best time to plant: spring, early summer, fall, early winter
Best type of soil: can adapt to all types of soil
Companion plants: ferns and hostas, hydrangeas, magnolia, pieris
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no
