Camellia japonica 'Korean Fire'
Camellia 'Korean Fire', 'Korean Fire' Camellia, Cold-Hardy Camellias, Spring Blooming Camellias, Late Season Camellias
Extremely hardy, award-winning Camellia japonica 'Korean Fire' is a lovely spring-blooming Japanese camellia with masses of single, funnel-shaped, deep red flowers and a conspicuous center of golden-yellow stamens. The blooms are produced over a fairly long period in the late season (March-May in the Northern Hemisphere; August - October in the Southern Hemisphere). They contrast beautifully with the evergreen foliage of glossy dark green leaves. This glorious camellia can be successfully grown in regions as cold as USDA Zone 6B.
- Slow-growing, this evergreen shrub has an upright habit. Can reach 10-15 ft. in height (300-450 cm) and 5-8 ft. in spread (150-240 cm).
- Winner of the Gold Medal award of The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
- A part to full shade lover, this plant is best grown in consistently moist, acidic, organically rich, well-drained soils. Provide a site sheltered from cold, dry winds as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds. Protect from the early morning sun and the direct hot summer afternoon sun.
- Camellias are susceptible to some viruses and fungal diseases including leaf spots, anthracnose, black mold, petal blight, canker, and root rot. Watch also for aphids, planthoppers, and spider mites.
- Mass in mixed shrub borders for dramatic winter blooms. Great flowering shrub for woodland gardens or as a screen and hedge. Perfect as a specimen plant and may be effectively grown in tubs or large containers.
- Apply a root mulch (leaves or shredded bark).
- Prune after flowering. Prune to thin branching and control size and shape.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 6
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Camellia |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 10' – 15' (3m – 4.5m) |
Spread | 5' – 8' (150cm – 240cm) |
Spacing | 60" – 96" (150cm – 240cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 6
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Camellia |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 10' – 15' (3m – 4.5m) |
Spread | 5' – 8' (150cm – 240cm) |
Spacing | 60" – 96" (150cm – 240cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden |