Camellia japonica 'Lady Vansittart'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Camellia japonica 'Lady Vansittart' plant details

Camellia japonica 'Lady Vansittart' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular 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 'Lady Vansittart'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: theaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, woodland garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camellia japonica 'Lady Vansittart'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The variably colored medium sized semi-double flowers of this beauty are composed of wavy petals that can range from near white to blush pink with medium pink toward the center and seemingly random splashes, flecks, and stripes of bright red, or no red at all, that surround a boss of yellow stamens. Lady Vansittart Japonica Camellia is another well loved heirloom cultivar with a slow to medium growth rate. Flowers mid to late season.