Camellia japonica 'Lady Clare' ~ Lady Clare Camellia southern-living IMAGE: MilenaV601

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Heavy blooms of flat clusters of pure white flowers in double-file bloom in spring and give way to bright red berries that mature to black in fall

Best performance with dry to medium well-drained acidic soils

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The fragrant flowers vary in shades of lavender-pink with darker centers bloom year round if deadheaded

Camellia japonica 'Lady Clare' ~ Lady Clare Camellia southern-living IMAGE: MilenaV601Lady Clare Camellia is a large fast growing evergreen shrub with upright spreading branches and glossy deep green leaves year round. The huge semi double deep pink flowers with ruffled petals and prominent yellow stamen bloom in late winter into spring attracting butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Shrub Height: 12 15 Spread: 8 10 Spacing: 9 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9