Camellia japonica 'Greensboro Red' ~ Greensboro Red Camellia

Camellia japonica 'Greensboro Red' ~ Greensboro Red CamelliaGreensboro Red Camellia is an upright evergreen shrub with leathery leaves that stay deep green year round. The large semi double red flowers have coarse ruffled petals with prominent yellow stamen and bloom from late winter into early spring attracting butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well drained soil. Type: Shrub Height: 8 12 Spread: 6 8 Spacing: 7 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Red Season

Greensboro Red Camellia is an upright evergreen shrub with leathery leaves that stay deep green year-round.  The large semi-double red flowers have coarse ruffled petals with prominent yellow stamen and bloom from late winter into early spring attracting butterflies.  Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well-drained soil.  

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:  Azalea, Astilbe, Hosta

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.