Esther Smith Camellia Japonica |
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Theaceae Camellia Japonica Esther Smith |
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Grows In | Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F through Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F |
Sun Exposure | Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Dappled Light / Filtered Sun |
Soil Drainage | Well Drained |
Resistent To | Heat |
Flower Color | Pink, White, Light Pink, Soft Pink |
Blooms | Winter Blooms, Early Spring Blooms |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Average Height | 6' to 8', 8' to 10', 10' to 12', 12' to 15' |
Average Width | 6' to 8', 8' to 10', 10' to 15' |
Attracts | Visual Attention |
Fragrances | None |
Noteworthy Characteristics
Esther Smith produces an abundance of white, peony form blooms with pink stripes going vertically down petals. A very nice selection that always gets attention of guests in our gardens. Nice early peony bloom.
Uses
Esther Smith is a larger growing camellia that is useful to create colorful, evergreen hedges or screens. It can also be useful in any partially shaded environment as a specimen shrub or "limbed up" to form an attractive, small, evergreen tree. It is perfect for use as Espalier: trained to grow flat against a large, open wall or as a corner plant in home foundation plantings.
Culture
Camellias prefer a fertile, moist but well-drained, acidic soil. Constantly soggy soil is a slow killer. Water only enough during the first year after planting to keep the soil moist, not soggy or wet. Your new camellia should not need regular watering after the first except during extended periods of dry weather. Camellias do best in partial shade or filtered sun. Avoid afternoon direct sun.
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USDA Zones: 8A-9B (7?)
Species: Japonica (Late Winter to Mid Spring Blooming)
Bloom Color: White with pink stripes
Bloom Size: 4 inches
Bloom Form: Peony
Bloom Season: Late Winter to Mid Spring
Growth Habit: Upright, Dense
Maintainable Height: 8-15 feet
Maintainable Width: 8-12 feet
Light Preferences: Filtered sun to part shade, avoid direct afternoon sun