Moonlight Bay Camellia
Camellia japonica 'Moonlight Bay'
Pronunciation: kuh-MEE-lee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh
SKU #31741
| Description | Elegant blooms contrast beautifully with glossy, dark green foliage on this classic shrub. The large, double to semi-double flowers are predominantly white with some flushed pink, resulting in a light orchid pink overall hue. Vigorous, upright yet compact growth habit is ideal for foundation, hedge or container. Evergreen. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Late winter to spring |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing 8 to 10 ft. tall, 5 to 8 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Hedge |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Companion Plants | Cypress (Chamaecyparis); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Magnolia (Magnolia); Cedar (Cedrus) |
| Care | 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10
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