Camellia japonica 'Tom Knudsen' ~ Monrovia® Tom Knudsen Camellia

Camellia japonica 'Tom Knudsen' ~ Monrovia® Tom Knudsen CamelliaTom Knudsen Camellia is a compact evergreen shrub with an upright growth habit and glossy, dark green leaves. The large, formal double flowers are a vivid red and bloom from late winter into spring. This plant thrives in part shade to full sun and prefers well drained, acidic soil. Type: Shrub Height: 6 10 Spread: 6 8 Spacing: 7 USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 10 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Red Season of Interest: Spring, Year Round MAINTENANCE

Tom Knudsen Camellia is a compact evergreen shrub with an upright growth habit and glossy, dark green leaves. The large, formal double flowers are a vivid red and bloom from late winter into spring. This plant thrives in part shade to full sun and prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium maintenance. Camellias require regular watering, especially during dry periods, but does not tolerate waterlogged soil. Pruning after flowering can help maintain a tidy shape. While generally disease-resistant, it can be susceptible to pests such as scale and aphids, and diseases like root rot and camellia petal blight.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Screening, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Bleeding Heart, Aster, Magnolia

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.