Camellia lutchuensis

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

8b-10b

Camellia lutchuensis plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Camellia lutchuensis

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: theaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 6 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camellia lutchuensis

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A special tea camellia, dainty in all its parts. The flowers are particularly wonderful. With the sweetest fragrance of any camellia, they are single and white emerging from pink buds as 1-1.5" flared blossom with the faintest hints of pink. The evergreen leaves, too, are smaller than C. japonica, though still shiny dark green. Plants reach to 6' tall or a bit more x 3-4' wide in acid soil, protected from the hottest sun and provided regular summer water. Fully hardy to 18 to 20 °F, USDA zone 8b, protection should be provided when temperatures drop below 15 to 18 °F. A fine container plant.