Camellia japonica 'Christmas Beauty'

A profusion of clear red semi-double cupped flowers are borne early in the season and just in time for this evergreen to show off for Christmas. A vigorous growing and compact Camellia with an upright to spreading growth habit and healthy rich green foliage. Camellias are the rose of winter in southern gardens, with their colorful blossoms held against deep rich green glossy foliage on a naturally upright to rounded evergreen shrub. Pick the flowers and float them in a bowl of water to bring their beauty indoors. Camellias prefer an acidic, humus rich soil with an organic mulch and average moisture. Once well-established they need little additional care and will continue to perform for years to come. Most Camellias do best where they get light shade or morning sun and the light filtered shade of pines seems to be perfect.