Camellia japonica 'Empress'

Also Known As

Empress Camellia
Pink Empress Camellia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Camellia japonica 'Empress' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Camellia japonica 'Empress'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: theaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and winter
Uses: container plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camellia japonica 'Empress'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful large semi-double with rich rose pink petals and a nice boss of yellow stamens. An easily grown upright to rounded evergreen shrub. 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.