Camellia japonica 'Tom Knudsen' ~ Monrovia® Tom Knudsen Camellia

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2 GALLON 3PK
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Tom Knudsen Camellia is a compact evergreen shrub with an upright growth habit and glossy, dark green leaves. The large, formal double flowers are a vivid red and bloom from late winter into spring. This plant thrives in part shade to full sun and prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

Type:	Shrub
Height:	6’ - 10’
Spread:	6’ - 8’
Spacing:	7’
USDA Hardiness Zone:	8 - 10
Culture:	Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:	Red
Season of Interest:	Spring, Year-Round

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium maintenance. Camellias require regular watering, especially during dry periods, but does not tolerate waterlogged soil. Pruning after flowering can help maintain a tidy shape. While generally disease-resistant, it can be susceptible to pests such as scale and aphids, and diseases like root rot and camellia petal blight.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Screening, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Bleeding Heart, Aster, Magnolia

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