Camellia japonica ‘Spring’s Promise’
Camellia japonica 'Spring's Promise' has lovely single rosy red to deep pink flowers that are 2-3 inches wide. Hardy to zone 6.
Camellia japonica is a stunning specimen for milder gardens with glossy, dark-green, broadly elliptic, evergreen leaves accented with lovely, rose-like flowers in early spring. ‘Spring’s Promise’ has lovely single flowers that are 2-3 inches wide. The petals can appear reddish pink to deep rosy pink depending on the light – they will generally be a bit more pink than our photo. It blooms in early to mid season. Hardy to zone 6b. A member of the Ice Angels series. Camellias appreciate rich, acidic, moist, well-draining soils. Use in the light shady garden as an accent or specimen plant, a hedge, or an espalier, or in containers and as cut flowers. Somewhat deer resistant. Plant in a protected location in zone 6.
Common Name: Camellia
Family: Theaceae (The Tea family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-10
Light: Part Sun Part Shade Full Shade
Height: 6-10'
Width: 5-8'
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Red
Class: Evergreen
Type: Shrub
Bloom Time: Winter - Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
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Fragrance: No
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Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: A forest understory and forest edge shrub of hills and mountains from 300-1,100 metres elevation.
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