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The large, deep pink flowers with crepe-like, ruffled petals of the Lady Clare Camellia are a sight to behold. Each semi-double bloom has a prominent bright golden-yellow crown of stamens reaching out from the center that add to the appeal of this variety. It's large, glossy, dark green leaves provide the perfect backdrop for the gorgeous flowers. Lady Clare is an oldie but goodie that dates back to at least the mid 1800's, probably older, in Japan where it was called 'Akashigata'. Excellent for cutting and use in indoor floral displays or float just one flower in a bowl of water.
Growth Habit: Shrub, rounded, 12-15 tall' depending on pruning, 8-10' wide depending on pruning
Native Origin: 7-9
Hardiness Zone: Japan
Environmental Needs: Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade or Filtered Sun, All Day Filtered Sun
Growth Rate: Rapid
Maintenance: Cold, dry wind and frost can cause damage to the buds and flowers. Providing a sheltered location can protect from wind damage. Common insect issues include aphids, tea scale and vine weevil. Tea scale will appear as yellow blotches on the upper side of the foliage.
The large, deep pink flowers with crepe-like, ruffled petals of the Lady Clare Camellia are a sight to behold. Each semi-double bloom has a prominent bright golden-yellow crown of stamens reaching out from the center that add to the appeal of this variety. It's large, glossy, dark green leaves provide the perfect backdrop for the gorgeous flowers. Lady Clare is an oldie but goodie that dates back to at least the mid 1800's, probably older, in Japan where it was called 'Akashigata'. Excellent for cutting and use in indoor floral displays or float just one flower in a bowl of water.
Growth Habit: Shrub, rounded, 12-15 tall' depending on pruning, 8-10' wide depending on pruning
Native Origin: 7-9
Hardiness Zone: Japan
Environmental Needs: Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade or Filtered Sun, All Day Filtered Sun
Growth Rate: Rapid
Maintenance: Cold, dry wind and frost can cause damage to the buds and flowers. Providing a sheltered location can protect from wind damage. Common insect issues include aphids, tea scale and vine weevil. Tea scale will appear as yellow blotches on the upper side of the foliage.