Chandleri Elegans Variegated Camellia
Camellia japonica 'Chandleri Elegans Variegated'
Filtered sun
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | kuh-MEE-lee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide; slowly larger with age. |
| Bloom Time | Winter |
| Design Ideas | A must for Asian or woodland garden settings under large, old shade trees with filtered canopies. Plant as a backdrop in mixed beds or as a foundation plant in high visibility areas. Dress up a wall or garage as a shrub or train as an espalier for a formal look. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Azalea (Azalea); Peony (Paeonia); Japanese Maple (Acer); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant