Camellia 'Green J-039' ~ Christmas Carol™ Camellia

Christmas Carol Camellia is a compact evergreen shrub with a semi-weeping habit and glossy dark green leaves year-round. The semi-double pale red flowers with white edges bloom from early fall into winter which attracts butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil. Christmas Carol is highly tolerant of heat, humidity, and drought with improved resistance to common camellia ailments. Type: Shrub Height: 5' - 7’ Spread: 3’ - 5’ Spacing: 4’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 - 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Red+White Season of Interest: Fall, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium maintenance. Too much water retention can increase susceptibility to fungal diseases, including root rot, black mold, blight, canker, anthracnose, and leaf spots. Watch for aphids and spider mites. Yellowing leaves indicate acidity too low. Fertilize monthly in spring and summer. If desired, remove all but one bud from each cluster to increase the size of the flower. Prune immediately after flowering. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Screening, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Japanese Aralia, Magnolia, Lungwort IMAGES: Camellias Of The South, Camellia 'CHRISTMAS CAROL' *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.