Clicking the following controls will change the main image displayed above.
Meet the Breeder
Mike Farrow
Maryland, USA
JUST CHILL RED TIP™
Camellia
Camellia x
'FARROWCJRF'
PPAF
- 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
General Care
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 springUses
Specimen, hedges, bordersGrowing 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