Enjoy SPRING'S PROMISE CAMELLIA shrubs for their...

. exceptional cold hardiness >>> considered winter hardy to -5 °F (-20.5°C)
. beautiful rose-red winter to spring flowers >>> single + golden yellow stamens
. prolonged bloom >>> mid to late season (Camellia Class I)
. 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: 6b, 7, 8, 9
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 'Spring's Promise'
This new camellia cultivar is included in the Ice Angles® series of camellias selected for their increased cold hardiness and extended bloom.
Plant Family: Theaceae: Tea family
Plant Origin/Camellia Nursery Cultivar: China + Japan | Dr. Clifford Parks, Chapel Hills, North Carolina, 1990
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: Spring Promise Japanese Camellia, Spring's Promise Ice Angles®

How to grow Spring's Promise Camellia shrubs/trees:
. 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 Spring's Promise camellia plants 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 Spring's Promise 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. Spring's Promise camellia is guaranteed to delight your family and friends. Send flowers that impress and grow.

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