Camellia japonica ‘Rosehill Red’ ~ Rosehill Red Camellia

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Precio: 39.50

Camellia japonica 'Rosehill Red' is a classic evergreen camellia shrub valued for its rich red flowers and glossy foliage. It is a cultivar of Camellia japonica, one of the most widely grown camellia species in ornamental landscapes. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.

Type: | Shrub
Height: | 8’ - 10’
Spread: | 4’ - 6’
Spacing: | 4’
USDA Hardiness Zone: | 7 - 9
Culture: | Part Sun
Bloom Color: | Red
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: Aster, Forsythia, Phlox

IMAGE: Photo by Homestead Gardens, Rosehill Red. Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder