Camellia japonica 'Irrational Exuberance'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 5'-6'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Camellia japonica 'Irrational Exuberance' plant details

Camellia japonica 'Irrational Exuberance' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Camellia japonica 'Irrational Exuberance'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: theaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, floriferous, unique, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camellia japonica 'Irrational Exuberance'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Wow, what an aptly named beauty! Truly one of the showiest and most elegant variegated Camellias to date! The flowers of Irrational Exuberance are composed of petals that are broadly edged in white and quickly change into brilliantly contrasting deep rosy red at its heart. The medium sized flowers can take many forms and are produced in midseason (February and March) on a moderately slow growing and somewhat weeping to spreading shrub making it a great evergreen to place in front of larger Camellias, in containers, and as a medium to low hedge. Expect Irrational Exuberance Camellia to reach about half the size of typical Camellia Japonica cultivars in 10 years. A newly available Camellia from the breeding work of Bobby Green and Green Nurseries. Image courtesy of Bobby Green and Green Nurseries.