Survivor Cold Hardy White Camellia – 3 Gallon Pot

Having survived the coldest temperatures in USDA Zone 6a with no injury, ‘Survivor’ Camellia lives up to its name as one of if not the most cold hardy Camellia we know of…but that’s not the only special attribute. ‘Survivor’ is a hybrid between C. sasanqua and C. oleifera that blooms for months. Abundant pink buds open to single, anemone-like flowers with six white petals surrounding a prominent boss of bright golden stamens from early or mid fall to January if the temperatures don’t get to cold. A vigorous grower that can reach a height of up to 30 feet tall, this magnificent Camellia will tower well over most other varieties in the landscape, making it ideal for use as a small tree. Simply remove lower branches as it grows taller. If left to grow naturally it is excellent for use as an evergreen privacy screen.

Growing 15 to 30 feet feet tall and 10 to 15 feet wide depending on pruning, the Survivor Camellia is ideal for use as a specimen or tall hedge or screen. Also nice to frame the corners of taller homes and other structures or as espalier against a large wall. As the plant grows taller lower branches can be removed to form a highly attractive and colorful evergreen tree. A fine addition to fragrance gardens, white theme gardens, camellia gardens, cottage gardens and partially shaded woodland gardens.

Suggested Spacing:  10′ feet apart for solid hedge or screen; 20 feet or more apart for space between plants

Camellia adapt well to various soil types however prefer a moist but well-drained acidic soil that is rich in organic matter. Constantly soggy soil is a slow killer. In general, Camellia grows and blooms better in partial shade with some shelter from the hot afternoon sun. Morning sun with afternoon shade or filtered sunlight is perfect. All-day filtered sun is fine.

Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant, fertilize, prune and water Camellias…

• Planting Camellias
• Pruning Camellias
• How To Fertilize & Water Camellias
• How To Espalier Plants & Trees