Camellia 'Winter's Charm' ~ Winter's Charm Camellia

Winter's Charm Camellia is a mid-sized evergreen shrub with an upright habit and glossy leaves that stay medium green year-round.  Winter’s Charm Camellia has large semi-double pink flowers yellow stamen that blooms earlier than most Camellia, from mid-fall into winter which attracts butterflies.  Best blooms occur in partial sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soil.   Type:  Shrub Height:  5’ - 7’ Spread:  4’ - 6’ Spacing:  5’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  6 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Pink Season of Interest:  Fall, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low 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.  When flowers are too dense to fully open, prune dead or weak wood. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodlan