The Early Wonder Camellia is a gorgeous new selection from the Southern Living Plant Collection. This Camellia variety produces stunning formal double blooms， lavender-pink in color. These flowers appear in Fall， earlier than other Camellia japonica varieties， hence the name Early Wonder. The foliage is consistently dark green and evergreen. Each leaf is leathery and glossy， with a light serration on the edge. At maturity， this pink blooming camellia shrub reaches 6 ft. to 8 ft. tall and 4 ft. to 6 ft. W. It's ideal for an accent， privacy planting or along a property line. The Early Wonder Camellia bushes are hardy from USDA Zones 7-9. It needs 3-hours to 4-hours of direct sun or all-day filtered sun to thrive. Plant in slightly acidic， rich soil with good drainage for best results. Water your new camellia plantings 2 to 3 times per week for the first growing season. Fertilize in spring with a slow-release acidic plant fertilizer. We recommend applying 3 in. to 4 in. of mulch around the base of the plant as well. They are not guaranteed to be in bloom on arrival.

Early wonder camellias flower with wonderful pink blooms that emerge in late fall to early winter

Evergreen flowering shrub with glossy green foliage with an upright growth habit

Mature width of 4 ft. to 6 ft. W， space them 36 in. apart for a tight hedge or space them 48 in. or further apart to give them room

Reaches 6 ft. to 8 ft. tall at maturity making it ideal for a tall hedge or privacy screen

Moderate disease and pest resistance

These camellia bushes grow best in slightly acidic soil with good drainage

Grows and flowers best in part sun， needing 3-hours to 4-hours of direct sun or all-day filtered sun

Perfect as an accent， privacy screen or on a property line

Low-maintenance once established

Water 2-times to 3-times per week for the first growing season

Not guaranteed to be in bloom on arrival

Hardy in USDA Zones 7-9

Moderate growth rate makes it ideal in most landscapes

Approximate shipping size: 15 in. to 20 in. tall

Ships from Alabama; customers beyond the south eastern United States should consider placing orders from fall to early spring to avoid heat damage during transit

If you're working on a big landscape project， consider ordering 1-2 plants to ensure that the Early Wonder Camellia shrubs that are currently being shipped meet your specifications before placing the order for the entire project