Camellia japonica 'Lucy Hester' | Lucy Hester Camellia

DESCRIPTION
Camellia japonica ‘Lucy Hester’ is an evergreen shrub with shiny, deep green leaves and soft, semi-double blooms of silvery pink hue. Flower petals surround a loose central ring of stamens often mixed with a few petaloids, creating a delicate, layered appearance. Flowers typically emerge in mid-winter to early spring, often in January and February, filling gardens with subtle color during the cooler months.

Originating in the United States, ‘Lucy Hester’ was selected for ornamental use. Its upright, moderately vigorous growth habit and dependable bloom cycle make it a fitting candidate for formal shrub borders, partly shaded garden beds, or sheltered corners where its pale winter blooms and evergreen foliage offer interest when few other plants flower.