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Tom Knudsen Camellia

Camellia japonica 'Tom Knudsen' · Theaceae

A striking japonica bearing large, formal to peony-form blooms of deep dark red with darker veining and occasional black-red shading. A dramatic feature and exhibition camellia.

At a glance

  • Habit
    Shrub
  • Light
    Part Shade, Full Shade
  • Water
    Moderate Water
  • Soil
    Acidic Soil, Well-Drained
  • Climate
    Warm Temperate, Cool Temperate
  • Frost
    Frost-Hardy
  • Mature size
    2.5 m H × 1.5 m W
  • Foliage
    Evergreen
  • Flowering
    Winter Flowering, Spring Flowering
  • Growth rate
    Moderate Growth
  • Maintenance
    Low Maintenance

    • Good for