Camellia japonica 'Lady Clare' ~ Lady Clare Camellia southern-living COMPANION PLANTS: White Oak

COMPANION PLANTS:  White Oak

Heavy blooms of flat clusters of pure white flowers in double-file bloom in spring and give way to bright red berries that mature to black in fall

Foliage: The leaves are small and three-lobed

Best performance with dry to medium well-drained acidic soils

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Camellia japonica 'Lady Clare' ~ Lady Clare Camellia southern-living COMPANION PLANTS: White OakLady Clare Camellia is a large fast growing evergreen shrub with upright spreading branches and glossy deep green leaves year round. The huge semi double deep pink flowers with ruffled petals and prominent yellow stamen bloom in late winter into spring attracting butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Shrub Height: 12 15 Spread: 8 10 Spacing: 9 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9