Just Chill Red Tip™ Camellia
Shrub
- Bright pink flowers in autumn and early winter!
- Burgundy new growth adds color even when not in bloom.
- The ideal evergreen for warm climate landscapes and gardens.
- Deer resistant.
- Zones 7(6b)-9, sun/part sun/shade, 5-8' tall x 5-6' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: PPAF
Common name: camellia
Zone: 7-9; down to 6b with protection
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun), part sun (4-6 hrs sun)
Height x width: 5-8’ x 5-6'
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Deep green, with burgundy new growth
Bloom season: Mid-autumn - winter
Bloom time: Fall, winter
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, deer resistant, New
Uses: Background, border, foundation planting, hedge, ornamental, flower gardens, specimen
How to Grow
Light: Sun/part sun/shade. Can grow in full to part sun; the hotter your climate, the more shade it can take.
Water: Average water needs. Plants that are drought stressed will be more susceptible to pests and diseases, so proper care goes a long way.
Space: Min. 5’
Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring, once the ground has thawed, with a granular rose fertilizer. If your soil is not acidic, more frequent fertilization may be necessary.
Winterizing: No special treatment is required in warmer areas; 2-3" of mulch is recommended in cooler climates. In USDA zone 6b, plant only in protected spots or protect with burlap or wire cages filled with oak leaves.
Maintenance & Pruning: Little to no pruning required. Can be selectively pruned to take on the shape you desire.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
The container arrived in one piece and the plant is healthy. Since I ordered a small plant it will probably take a season or two to bloom, but I like watching my plants grow, so it’s ok.
Plants were very healthy and well packaged.
Beautiful and getting ready to bloom
I’ve always wanted a camellia bush, for the fall and winter blooming. Fingers crossed, when she grows up, she will be as lovely as the picture.
All three arrived leafless. They fell off during transit. They were too wet. I have been very pleased with my purchases from GGP until now.
I contacted them regarding an order that 2 of 3 plants died. I took pictures of the 3 and they too overwatered. I received no return response. So this time I decided why bother to take pictures and submit that the camelia plants died within a week. My lose their gain.
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Arrived in good shape, settling in nicely in my garden, I'm very excited to watch it grow and bloom
The leaves alone make this plant worth it. The gallon was tall and bushy.
Can this camellia be grown in large pots?
Yes, the Just Chill Red Tip™ Camellia can ge grown in a large pot. For more information on what size pot to use, check out this blog post: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/what-size-pots-should-i-use-for-container-plantings/
what are the soil requirements for Just Chill Red Tip Camellia?
Camellias thrive in moist, acidic soils. Good drainage is imperative. They are shallow-rooted, so 2-3” of shredded bark mulch is recommended.
When might you get the 1 gallon plants in stock? thanks.
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Would this Camellia be a good one to espalier? Thank you!
Thank you for contacting us! Yes this plant can be good to grow and train to an espalier.