Camellia 'Black Opal'

Also Known As

Camellia x 'Black Opal'
Hybrid Camellia Black Opal

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 36"-48"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

7a-9b

Camellia 'Black Opal' plant details

Camellia 'Black Opal' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring burgundy flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Camellia 'Black Opal'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: theaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 36 IN - 48 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, floriferous, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camellia 'Black Opal'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely dark-flowered camellia with semi-double blossoms of black-red marked with a central cluster of golden anthers. A slow growing shrub, to only 3-4 ft tall after 10-12 years, with densely held, narrow, evergreen leaves and a habit of flowering late in the season around mid-spring. Like it's close relative C. 'Night Rider' the new growth has red overtones. A must-have plant for any garden. Part shade with protection from the afternoon sun in rich soil with regular summer moisture. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7. For those who love nomenclature, the parentage is a follows: a hybrid of C. x williamsii 'Ruby Bells' (= C. saluenensis x C. japonica 'Fuyajo') and C. japonica 'Kuro Tsubaki'.