Enjoy PURPLE DAWN CAMELLIA bushes for their...

. masses of beautiful crimson winter flowers that have a purplish cast
. prolonged bloom >>> midseason to late [Camellia Class V]
. compact, upright vigorous growth habit >>> slow growth to 6-8'+ x 5-6'
. lustrous evergreen foliage >>> dark green + attractive
. eco-friendly nature >>> easy-to-grow, pest-free and long-lived in proper habitat
. garden versatility >>> shade gardens, containers, flowering privacy screens
. enduring popularity >>> Camellias are true Southern heritage plants

USDA plant hardiness zones: 7, 8, 9 | considered winter hardy to 0 °F (-18°C)
Sunset plant hardiness zones: 4-9, 14-24 [western states]

LIGHT: partial shade [tolerates morning sun] avoid direct noon to dusk sun
WATER: evenly moist [considered drought tolerant once established]
SOIL: fertile + humus-rich + acidic + well-drained

Botanical Name: Camellia japonica 'Purple Dawn'
Plant Family: Theaceae: Tea family
Plant Origin/Camellia Nursery Cultivar: China + Japan | Magnolia Gardens, Charleston, South Carolina, 1840's - Named in honor of Professor Charles S. Sargent (1841-1927), the renowned Director of the Arnold Arboretum in Boston, MA .
The genus Camellia was named in 1735 by Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus - Karl von Linné (1707-1778) in posthumous honor of George Joseph Kamel (1661-1706), a Jesuit missionary and pioneer botanist serving in the Philippines. Kamel, who was born in Brünn, Moravia, Latinized his name to Camellus, hence the name.
a.k.a: Purple Dawn Japanese Camellia, Mathotiana Camellia, Julia Drayton Camellia

How to grow Purple Dawn Camellias:
. Select a location that provides adequate sunlight, water, and soil requirements [see above]
. Water regularly throughout the year and during dry spells for optimum performance
. Plant high, with trunk base well above soil line to ensure adequate drainage
. Protect camellias against drying winter winds and heavy freezes
. Prune Purple Dawn camellias immediately after spring flowering
. Fertilize camellias after bloom with an acid fertilizer and again in early July
. Maintain a thick, acidic mulch layer to protect shallow roots and conserve moisture
. Avoid unnecessary cultivation around camellia plants once they're established
. Grow Purple Dawn camellias in large winter-protected containers in colder climates

Shipping Size/Price: Premium Three Gallon [#3G] nursery-grown plant (11.36L)
We ship large, gift quality plants in their original container and soil. The Purple Dawn camellia is guaranteed to delight your family and friends. Send living gift plants that impress.

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