Fairy Blush Camellia
Camellia x 'Fairy Blush'
SKU
1484
Deep pink buds open to reveal dainty, single, apple blossom colored blooms. The delicate fragrance of the blooms as well as the plant's smaller growth habit make this an ideal camellia for a small courtyard or patio. A mid- to late season bloomer. Evergreen.
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Filtered sun
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | kuh-MEE-lee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Winter |
| Design Ideas | Be sure to keep this fragrant bloomer close to your outdoor living space in patio beds, containers or decorating the foundation of your house. Great as an espalier to cover walls. If set back in a woodland setting, plant in mass and complement with low growing perennials. A wonderful specimen in Asian gardens. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, 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, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Tolerates Acidic Soil |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
| Key Feature | Fragrant Winter Flowers |
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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7 - 10
Your climate may be too cold for this plant