Camellia, Hybrid Camellia 'Winter's Star'

Camellia

Family
Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Camellia (kuh-MEE-lee-a)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Bloom Color
Light Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Magenta (pink-purple)
Sun Exposure
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Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Shrubs
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Fruit Colors
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Days to Maturity
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Disease Resistance
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Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
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Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
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Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
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Awards (if applicable)
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Pruning Instructions
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Propagation
Pollination
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Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Wilmington, Delaware

Decatur, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Sparks, Nevada

Montclair, New Jersey

Charlotte, North Carolina

Morganton, North Carolina

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Wynnewood, Pennsylvania

Bonney Lake, Washington

Prairie Ridge, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
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East Longmeadow, MA (Zone 5b) | February 2011 | neutral

Refer to U.S. National Arboretum website for history/ culture:
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Wynnewood, PA (Zone 7a) | May 2010 | positive

This was my first hardy camellia (I am in zone 6b). It was planted in a prime spot with excellent organic sandy leaf mold soil and morni...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Camellia 'Winter's Star' HARDY CAMELLIA EG (z6)
One of the earliest of the new winter hardy Camellias to bloom, this vigorous up...Read More

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Sparks, NV (Zone 7a) | February 2005 | positive

I grow this in a container on my sheltered patio (probably closer to zone 7b or 8). It blooms around Thanksgiving, provided it doesn't s...Read More

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