Camellia japonica 'Marie Bracey'

Large, 5-inch, semi-double flowers may have 24-30 petals shaped like rabbit's ears.

Large, loose anemone-form, coral pink flowers with heavy overtones of lavender are borne over an extended period from early to mid-season (basically November-March). A compact habit and upright to rounded form on a dense evergreen shrub. Prefers a humus rich acidic soil and will need moderate moisture until well established. 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.