Don Mac Camellia Japonica - 3 Gallon Pot
$51.70
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Don Mac Camellia Japonica - 3 Gallon Pot
$51.70
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Regular price
$74.00
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Description
Don Mac Camellia Japonica
Camellia japonica 'Don Mac'
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 7a-10b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub
Species: Japonica (Winter, Spring blooming)
Height at Maturity: 8-15' depending on pruning
Width at Maturity: 6-10' depending on pruning
Spacing: 5' for solid hedges; 12'+ for space between plants
Flower Color: Dark Red with Yellow Stamens
Flower Size: Large, 3-5"
Flowering Period: Late Winter, Early Spring
Flower Type: Semi Double to Loose Peony
Fragrant Flowers: No
Foliage Color: Dark Green
Fragrant Foliage: No
Berries: No
Berry Color: -
Sun Needs: Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade or Filtered Sun, All Day Filtered Sun
Water Needs: Average, Lower when established
Soil Type: Clay (amended), Loam, Sand (amended), Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist
Soil pH: 5.0 - 6.5 (Acid)
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Visual Attention
Resistances: Deer, Drought (when established), Heat, Humidity
Intolerances: Direct Afternoon Sun, Constantly Soggy Soil
Description
An oldie-but-goodie which has stood the test of time gracing many a garden in the South, the Don Mac Camellia originated as a seedling nurtured by Sylvia Donahoo of Pensacola, Florida in 1940. In late winter to early spring it features large, gorgeous, double, dark red flowers with crepe-like, exquisitely ruffled and feminine petals. The petals surround a ringed crown of contrasting bright golden-yellow tipped stamens, further adding to the appeal. A site to behold in the garden and in cut flower arrangements and bouquets, or just float one in a bowl. Handsome dark green foliage on an an upright oval habit 10 to 15 feet tall make Don Mac a fine specimen as a large shrub or lower branches can be removed to form a magnificent, small evergreen tree.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing 8 to 15 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide depending on pruning, the Don Mac Camellia can be grown as a large shrub or small tree. As a shrub, it is ideal for use as a specimen, in groupings, as a hedge or background plant in landscape borders, or is especially nice as a corner plant or espalier (trained to grow flat against a wall) in home foundation plantings. As this camellia grows taller, lower branches can be removed to form a small evergreen tree that serves well as an attractive and colorful focal point specimen in landscape borders and home foundation plantings. A fine addition to camellia gardens, red theme gardens, cottage gardens, cut flower gardens, and in woodland gardens and borders.
Spacing: 6 feet apart for solid hedge; 12 feet or more apart for space between plants
Cultural Preferences
Camellia adapt well to various soil types however prefer a moist but well-drained acidic soil that is rich in organic matter. Constantly soggy or waterlogged soil is a slow killer. In general, Camellia grows and blooms better in partial shade with some shelter from the hot afternoon sun. Morning sun with shade or filtered sunlight in the afternoon is perfect. All-day filtered sun is fine.
Helpful Articles
Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Camellias.
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Planting Camellias
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Pruning Camellias
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How To Fertilize & Water Camellias
- How To Espalier Plants & Trees
*Espalier (pronounced: ih-spal-yay) ...an ornamental shrub or tree that has been trained to grow flat against a wall, fence, or other vertical, flat surface.
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