Winter’s Rose Camellia

Camellia hybrid ‘Winter’s Rose’

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 6a-9b (10a?) Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub

Species: Camellia Hybrid

Height at Maturity: 2-3′

Width at Maturity: 2-3′
Spacing: 2.5′ for solid hedges; 7’+ for space between plants

Flower Color: Shell Pink

Flower Size: 3″

Flowering Period: Late Fall into Winter

Flower Type: Fully Double

Fragrant Flowers: No

Foliage Color: Dark Green

Fragrant Foliage: No

Berries: No

Berry Color: na

Attracts: Visual Attention

Sun Needs: Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade or Filtered Sun, All Day Filtered Sun

Water Needs: Average, Lower when established

Soil Type: Clay (amended), Loam, Sand (amended), Silt

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist

Soil pH: 5.0 – 6.5 (Acid)

Maintenance / Care: Low

Resistances: Deer – more info, Drought (when established), Heat, Humidity

Intolerances: Direct Afternoon Sun, Constantly Soggy Soil

Description

At only 3 feet tall and equally as wide when 10 years old, ‘Winter’s Rose’ is a true miniature and one of the smallest growing of the dwarf Camellia varieties we offer. Its smaller stature is perfectly suited for small spaces, beds and borders, patios, containers, and courtyards. As with other Dr. Ackerman selections, Winter’s Rose has demonstrated exceptional cold hardiness as far north as USDA Zone 6a. Its fully double shell-pink flowers bloom profusely over a 6 week period of time during the months of October, November and December, depending on the location. The semi-glossy, deep green foliage provides a perfect backdrop for the abundance of delightful flowers which are excellent for cutting and displaying in your favorite vase.

Note: Winter’s Rose Camellia may grow a little taller and wider over time however with minimal pruning it can be easily maintained at 3 feet or under in height.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing to only 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, the Winter’s Rose Dwarf Camellia is ideal for use as an accent, grouping, or hedge in home foundation plantings and landscape borders. Also perfect for lining paths and walkways and in pots, planters and other containers that can be brought indoors where this plant isn’t reliably winter hardy above USDA Zone 6b. Find Your Zone. A fine addition to winter gardens, pink theme gardens, camellia gardens, cottage gardens, cut flower gardens and woodland borders.

Suggested Spacing: 2.2.5 feet apart for solid hedge; 8 feet or more apart for space between plants

Growing Preferences

Camellia adapt well to various soil types however prefer a moist but well-drained acidic soil that is rich in organic matter. Constantly soggy soil is a slow killer. In general, Camellia grows and blooms better in partial shade with some shelter from the hot afternoon sun. Morning sun with afternoon shade or filtered sunlight is perfect. All-day filtered sun is fine.

Helpful Articles

Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant, fertilize, prune and water Camellias…

Planting Camellias
Pruning Camellias
How To Fertilize & Water Camellias
How To Espalier Plants & Trees

*Espalier (pronounced: ih-spal-yay) …an ornamental shrub or tree that has been trained to grow flat against a wall, fence, or other vertical, flat surface.

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We live in zone 6b and selected this and two other winter-blooming camellias to add interest to our front yard. The plants arrived looking great—glossy green leaves and fat flower buds. This dwarf is in in front of a taller variety at the corner of our foundation. Look forward to seeing the blooms soon.———————————–Hi Beth, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Winter’s Rose Cold Hardy Dwarf Camellia. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for your business!! 🙂
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens