Moonlight Bay Camellia
Camellia japonica 'Moonlight Bay'
Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial 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 | Moderate growing 8 to 10 ft. tall, 5 to 8 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late winter to spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Hedge, Specimen, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Pet Friendly, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
| Companion Plants | Cypress (Chamaecyparis); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Magnolia (Magnolia); Cedar (Cedrus) |
Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Water deeply and less frequently, once established. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant