Two Marthas Camellia

The Two Marthas Camellia grows rapidly into a broad, upright shrub that can be 10 feet tall and wide in time. This spectacular plant is smothered in October and November with large lavender-pink flowers with a bold yellow central cluster of stamens. Not only is this an outstanding winter-flowering camellia, but it is more cold-resistant than many others, and grows well throughout all of zone 7. As well, it is more heat and sun tolerant too, so it is the perfect choice if you live in the hottest zones, such as Florida, and your garden is sunnier than usually recommended for these shade-loving plants.

• Beautiful lavender-pink blooms in early winter
• Rich, glossy foliage on a broad, upright bush
• Winter-hardy, and suitable for zone 7
• More heat and sun tolerant than most other camellias
• Easily grown in acid soil conditions

The Two Marthas Camellia should be grown in moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic material. Mulch each year with lime-free compost and grow in soil with a pH between 5 and 6.5. If your soil is closer to 7, then treat your plant each spring and fall with chelated iron, especially if you see pale yellow new leaves in spring. In more alkaline soil, grow in a pot, using soil blended for acid-loving plants. This plant is generally free of pests or diseases, and it is fast-growing and vigorous, once you provide suitable soil and moisture.