Professor Sargent

Camellia japonica 'Professor Sargent'

Professor Sargent blooms from February through April.

Bloom time

Feb–Apr

Hardiness

Zones 7–9

Sun

Part shade

Water

Moderate water

Mature size

2 m × 1.5 m

Type

Shrub

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Bloom calendar

When Professor Sargent is typically in flower across the year.

Growing Professor Sargent

Plant it in part shade. It prefers moderate water. It is hardy in USDA zones 7–9. Expect it to reach about 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, in roughly 5 years.

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Drop this plant onto a 3D plan, see how it fills in, and watch your whole garden bloom across the year.