Camellia japonica 'Tomorrow's Dawn Bessie'

Also Known As

Tomorrow's Dawn Bessie Camellia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 5'-7'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Camellia japonica 'Tomorrow's Dawn Bessie' plant details

Camellia japonica 'Tomorrow's Dawn Bessie' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 'Tomorrow's Dawn Bessie'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: theaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 7 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, unique, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camellia japonica 'Tomorrow's Dawn Bessie'

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

Similar to its sport parent Tomorrow's Dawn, this beautifully variegated Camellia produces large to very large double flowers shading from light to deep pink with the ruffled petals broadly edged in white with nicely contrasting golden stamens peaking out between them. Tomorrow's Dawn Bessie Camellia can vary from peony form to semi-double and is early to midseason flowering (November-February). It is reported to have occasional red streaks as well.