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Black Magic Camellia
Camellia japonica 'Black Magic'
SKU #42864
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide.
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| Description | A richly colored, simply elegant bloom on this evergreen shrub. The big, deep red petals have a flowing wave and a shiny lustre and can take on black tones around the edges, revealing a yellow center when fully open. As the flowers first open, they resemble a red rose bud. Excellent as a large hedge or privacy screen that provides early spring color. |
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| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Prune lightly to shape and feed with an acid fertilizer after flowering. |
Details
| Description | A richly colored, simply elegant bloom on this evergreen shrub. The big, deep red petals have a flowing wave and a shiny lustre and can take on black tones around the edges, revealing a yellow center when fully open. As the flowers first open, they resemble a red rose bud. Excellent as a large hedge or privacy screen that provides early spring color. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Flower Color | Red |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Prune lightly to shape and feed with an acid fertilizer after flowering. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.