Camellia japonica 'Kumasaka' ~ Kumasaka Camellia

Camellia japonica 'Kumasaka' ~ Kumasaka CamelliaKumasaka Camellia is a larger evergreen shrub with an upright habit and glossy leaves that stay deep green year round. Kumasaka Camellia is a rare variety that blooms heavily even in its first year, producing large double to peony form rose pink flowers from late winter into early spring attracting butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well drained soil. Type: Shrub Height: 8 10 Spread: 5 7 Spacing: 6 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9

Kumasaka Camellia is a larger evergreen shrub with an upright habit and glossy leaves that stay deep green year-round.  Kumasaka Camellia is a rare variety that blooms heavily even in its first year, producing large double to peony form rose pink flowers 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

IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Camellia japonica Kumasaka 4zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Camellia japonica Kumasaka 5zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Camellia japonica Kumasaka 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Photo by Keith and Kasia Moore, Camellia Kumasaka in our front yard

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