Swan Lake Camellia
Best evergreen shrub for gardeners seeking elegant winter and spring blooms.
This evergreen brings a touch of winter drama to the garden with its massive, snow-white blooms. While it demands a milder climate to truly thrive, the payoff is a sophisticated, high-contrast structure that looks just as good in a container as it does in a woodland border.
$89.99
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking sophisticated winter color
- Landscapers needing year-round privacy screening
- Designers looking for versatile structural shrubs
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate growers without greenhouse access
- Gardeners with alkaline or poorly draining soil
- Residents in humid climates prone to fungal issues
Performance breakdown
Bloom Impact
Large, snow-white flowers provide a high-contrast focal point for winter gardens.
Foliage Quality
Glossy, dark evergreen leaves maintain structural interest throughout the entire year.
Seasonal Versatility
Reliable winter-to-spring flowering fills a critical gap in the landscape calendar.
Design Flexibility
Adapts seamlessly to container gardening, privacy screening, or woodland garden settings.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy, elegant blooms perform beautifully in decorative floating water arrangements.
Maintenance Ease
Simple post-bloom pruning keeps this specimen tidy and encourages future growth.
Key Specs
Brand
Monrovia Growers
Foliage
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Bloom Time
Winter through Mid-Spring
Light Needs
Partial Shade
Mature Height
8 feet
Mature Width
8 feet
Prune Time
After Flowering
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