Camellia japonica 'Smokey Dawn'

Also Known As

Smokey Dawn Camellia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Camellia japonica 'Smokey Dawn' plant details

Camellia japonica 'Smokey Dawn' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture - 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 'Smokey Dawn'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: theaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, unique, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camellia japonica 'Smokey Dawn'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Smokey Dawn produces medium pink, perfect form flowers that are edged in purple in cooler weather. This seemingly unknown Camellia, is very similar in all other regards to the exceptionally popular Purple Dawn (a.k.a. Mathotiana Supreme) Camellia including its ultimate size and vigor and is most likely a sport or seedling of that Camellia. Smokey Dawn came to us via Corey Stanford of Forest Hill, Louisiana in the 1980's and probably originated at his nursery. It begins flowering early in the season (December-January-February) and flowers over an extended period.