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Mike Farrow
Maryland, USA

JUST CHILL RED TIP™

Camellia

Camellia x

'FARROWCJRF'

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Close up of Just Chill Red Tip camellia's pink flowers and red foliage. Close up of Just Chill Red Tip camellia's pink flowers and red foliage. Close up of the green and burgundy-red foliage Just Chill Red Tip camellia.
  • Interesting foliage
  • Flowers in winter
  • Easy care
Description

Add year-round beauty with Just Chill Red Tip™ camellia. Beautiful even when not in bloom, the new foliage on this fall-blooming camellia emerges a glossy burgundy-red accentuated with a lime green midrib. In autumn, single soft pink blooms contrast nicely with the green and burgundy foliage.

Note: this variety was initially called Dressed Up Red Tip™ camellia.

USDA Zone
7(6b) - 9 (-0°F/-18°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
5 - 8'
Width
5 - 6'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Mid-fall into winter
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Red, Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Camellias prefer moist, acidic soil with regular moisture. A layer of organic mulch is also helpful.

Pruning

May be pruned to shape if desired in late winter/early spring

Uses

Specimen, hedges, borders

Growing Tips

Plant in dappled sunlight for the brightest foliage color. Flowers don't last long as cuts, but the foliage makes a nice filler for arrangements.

Features: Deer resistant, Fall interest, Foliage interest, Winter interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Camellia, Common name: Camellia, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Fall, Pink flowers, Red foliage, Green foliage

Features: Deer resistant, Fall interest, Foliage interest, Winter interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Camellia, Common name: Camellia, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Fall, Pink flowers, Red foliage, Green foliage