Camellia ‘Margaret Davis’ (Camellia japonica)
Best choice for gardeners seeking elegant, late-winter blooms in mild climates.
This Hall of Fame camellia brings high-drama, rose-edged blooms to your garden during the bleakest winter months. It demands a bit of patience for its slow, upright growth, but the reward is a sophisticated, perennial centerpiece that thrives where other flowering shrubs simply give up.
$24.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking dramatic winter color for their landscape
- Landscapers needing year-round greenery and structural elegance
- Homeowners in temperate climates wanting a long-lived specimen shrub
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with alkaline soil or heavy clay conditions
- Busy plant owners who prefer low-maintenance, pest-free varieties
- Impatient gardeners looking for immediate landscape impact
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Striking rose-edged petals provide a high-contrast focal point for any garden.
Seasonal Longevity
Reliable blooms bridge the gap between late winter and spring color.
Hardiness Resilience
Robust enough to withstand cooler temperatures in zones eight and nine.
Growth Versatility
Upright habit adapts well to both container gardening and landscape planting.
Establishment Ease
Requires careful attention to partial sun exposure during the initial growth phase.
Prestige Factor
Hall of Fame status confirms its status as a premier ornamental choice.
Key Specs
Pot Size
4"
Minimum Indoor Temperatures
35 degrees
USDA Hardiness Zone
8
USDA Hardiness Zone
9
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Sun Exposure Requirement
Partial Sun
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