Camellia japonica 'Bob's Tinsie'

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 6'-12'
W: 4'-7'

planting zones

7a-11

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Camellia japonica 'Bob's Tinsie' plant details

Camellia japonica 'Bob's Tinsie' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In winter red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Camellia japonica 'Bob's Tinsie'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: theaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 7 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in winter
Uses: container plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camellia japonica 'Bob's Tinsie'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Has 2” red single red flowers with a large center of white stamens. This showy camellia will get 8'x 3' in time. Limite

By: Gossler Farms

This is one of the many fine introductions from Nuccio's Nursery. This miniature gem is a brilliant red anemone form with a few white streaked inner petaloids offset by brilliant yellow stamens. This compact and upright plant is just right for the small flowers and makes a good container plant.