Camellia japonica 'Dona Herzilis de Freitas Magalhaes'

Camellia japonica 'Dona Herzilis de Freitas Magalhaes'

Flowering Camellia

Zones 7 to 9

Camellia japonica 'Dona Herzilia de Freitas Magalhães' is a distinctive Portuguese cultivar (named for a descendant of Magellan) which, under the right conditions, can produce outrageous lavender-purple blooms.  In order for Camellia japonica 'Dona Herzilis de Freitas Magalhaes' to achieve said coloration, it needs to be planted in a soil that's at least partly clay.  It also requires cold.  Thanks to Mike Chelednik for use of his photo.

• HARDINESS: zones 7-9
• EXPOSURE: part shade
• SIZE:  6-8'+
• SHIPPING SIZE: 1/2 gallon container.  16-20" plant.