Camellia
Zones: 6 – 10
Light: Part Shade to Shade
Bloom Time: Fall, Winter, or Spring (depending on the variety)
Height: 18″ to 25′ tall
Spread: 18″ to 8′ wide
Camellias are an easy-to-grow bush (or small tree if you cut off the lower branches as they grow) with dark green, evergreen leaves.
Besides their gorgeous flowers, the big claim to fame for Camellias is that they flower when most other plants are dormant: Anytime between the end of October and the beginning of May, depending on the variety.
Be sure to check the bloom time when you are buying the plant as it varies considerably between cultivars.
It does take them a couple of years to get going after they have been planted, but once established, they are covered in blooms.
Find out more about growing Camellias HERE.
This post was originally published on June 17, 2020 but was updated with new content on June 18, 2022.