Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet'

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

7a-11

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Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet' plant details

Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 'Royal Velvet'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Royal Velvet produces some of the most beautiful, dark velvety red, perfect form, semi-double flowers in early to mid-season. Certainly one of our favorites among the dark red Japonica Camellias! This Nuccio's Nursery introduction has a compact upright to rounded habit. 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.