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Camellia "Daikagura Variegated" Five Gallon Plant
Camellia japonica 'Daikagura Variegated' has spectacular rose pink peony blooms splotched white. The flowers make a great contrast with the glossy, dark green foliage. The daikagura variegated camellia is an early bloomer, with its showy blossoms appearing September to November. This 'shade garden must' is slow growing to about 6 to 8 feet tall, or easily clip to desired size and shape. Use the Daikagura Variegated in foundation plantings, or around outdoor living spaces in the backyard. Effective against a bare wall as a shrub or espalier where it has room to grow, spread and bloom properly. Makes a fine plant under large, old shade trees with filtered canopies. May be inserted into sideyards for short range window view or integrated into a large shrub beds with other acid loving plants. Camellias do exceptionally well beneath conifers where the acidic litter is most compatible. Shipped potted in soil for the best possible start when planted in yard or garden. Hardy to USDA zone 8 and all higher zones.