A miniature, very slow-growing hybrid with tiny leaves and small single pale-pink blooms. Naturally compact and bun-shaped, it is perfect for small pots, rockeries and bonsai.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 50 cm H × 50 cm W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Baby Bear Camellia
Camellia 'Baby Bear' is a slow-growing shrub in the Theaceae family. It reaches around 50 cm tall and 50 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Pink flowers appear in winter and spring.
Where to grow Baby Bear Camellia
Baby Bear Camellia suits warm-temperate and cool-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Baby Bear Camellia does best in acidic and free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Baby Bear Camellia is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Baby Bear Camellia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Baby Bear Camellia in the garden
Baby Bear Camellia earns its place for pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Baby Bear Camellia with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Baby Bear Camellia
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