Camellia japonica 'Eleanor McCown'

Also Known As

Camellia 'Eleanor Mc Gowan'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'
W: 6'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Camellia japonica 'Eleanor McCown' plant details

Camellia japonica 'Eleanor McCown' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter pink and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Camellia japonica 'Eleanor McCown'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: theaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camellia japonica 'Eleanor McCown'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Camellia japonica is a stunning specimen for milder gardens with glossy, dark-green, broadly elliptic, evergreen leaves accented with lovely, rose-like flowers in early spring. 'Eleanor McCown' produces unusual white flowers with variable dark pink flecks and stripes. Flowers are 4-5 inches or more wide. It is an heirloom cultivar dating back to 1831. Camellias appreciate rich, acidic, moist, well-draining soils. Use in the light shady garden as an accent or specimen plant, a hedge, or an espalier, or in containers and as cut flowers. Somewhat deer resistant. Plant in a protected location in zone 7.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Releaded by Shepp's Shade Gardens of Pasadena, California in 1942. It has a medium-sized semi-double bloom with cupped petals andis white, lightly streaked with scarlet and pink. Plant habit is a vigorous open upright.