Camellia

Camellia japonica

Camellia blooms from January through March.

Bloom time

Jan–Mar

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 Camellia is typically in flower across the year.

Growing Camellia

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.