The Camellia Winter's Joy Shrugs are a Sasanqua variety that offers pure fuchsia pink all winter. Its semi-double blossoms emerge in September and last through Late January.
Camellias prefer an acidic, humus rich soil with an organic mulch and average moisture. Once well-established they need little additional care and will continue to perform for years to come. Most Camellias do best where they get light shade or morning sun. Fertilize in spring. If desired, remove all but one bud from each cluster to increase the size of the flower. Prune immediately after flowering.
Camellia plants are evergreens in our zone (7) and most of its cultivars are considered to be winter hardy to USDA Zones 7-9. Height at maturity is on Winter's Joy is 4' wide and 4-6' tall. Even where winter hardy, unusually cold temperatures in winter (below 10 degrees F), particularly when occurring as a sudden temperature change, can damage or sometimes kill Camellias (like Gardenias). This is one of the most cold-hardy camellias available, and it is a reliable bloomer even in zone 6, where other camellias fail.
Camellias are relatively deer resistant. All parts of the plants are non-toxic to pets.
Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.
For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.
For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 1 year warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant!
Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.