Camellia japonica 'Elegans'

Also Known As

Camellia japonica 'Chandler'
Camellia japonica 'Chandleri Elegans'
Camellia japonica 'Francine'
Common Camellia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Camellia japonica 'Elegans' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Camellia japonica 'Elegans'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: theaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camellia japonica 'Elegans'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: 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. 'Chandleri Elegans' produces stunning candy pink flowers with pink anemone centres sometimes with bits of white in early to mid season. 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.

Very large, anemone-form flowers of rose pink with a center pom-pom striped with white decorate this shrub in late winter-early spring. A wonderful time for flowers!This cultivar is a favorite variety for espalier. PSh/M