Camellia sasanqua 'Mondel' | Pink-a-Boo Camellia
DESCRIPTION
Camellia sasanqua 'Mondel', commonly known as Pink-A-Boo Camellia, is a cheerful evergreen shrub known for its delicate, light pink single flowers with golden-yellow centers. Blooming from late autumn into early winter, this variety offers vibrant color when few other plants are flowering. Its blooms provide a bright, uplifting display in the cool months and are often admired for their simplicity and elegance.
Derived from East Asia, Pink-A-Boo Camellia was developed as a colorful counterpart to the well-known Yuletide Camellia. This cultivar is a versatile addition to gardens, ideal for hedges, containers, or as a focal point. Its soft pink blooms paired with evergreen foliage ensure year-round ornamental value.
DESCRIPTION
Camellia sasanqua 'Mondel', commonly known as Pink-A-Boo Camellia, is a cheerful evergreen shrub known for its delicate, light pink single flowers with golden-yellow centers. Blooming from late autumn into early winter, this variety offers vibrant color when few other plants are flowering. Its blooms provide a bright, uplifting display in the cool months and are often admired for their simplicity and elegance.
Derived from East Asia, Pink-A-Boo Camellia was developed as a colorful counterpart to the well-known Yuletide Camellia. This cultivar is a versatile addition to gardens, ideal for hedges, containers, or as a focal point. Its soft pink blooms paired with evergreen foliage ensure year-round ornamental value.
DESCRIPTION
Camellia sasanqua 'Mondel', commonly known as Pink-A-Boo Camellia, is a cheerful evergreen shrub known for its delicate, light pink single flowers with golden-yellow centers. Blooming from late autumn into early winter, this variety offers vibrant color when few other plants are flowering. Its blooms provide a bright, uplifting display in the cool months and are often admired for their simplicity and elegance.
Derived from East Asia, Pink-A-Boo Camellia was developed as a colorful counterpart to the well-known Yuletide Camellia. This cultivar is a versatile addition to gardens, ideal for hedges, containers, or as a focal point. Its soft pink blooms paired with evergreen foliage ensure year-round ornamental value.
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Family: Theaceae
Height: 8 to 10 feet
Width: 8 to 10 feet
Foliage color: Glossy green
Flower color: Rose pink with prominent yellow stamens
Bloom time: Fall to early winter
Light requirements: Part shade to full sun
Water requirements: Average moisture
Maintenance: Low, with light pruning to shape after blooming
Growing zone: USDA Zones 7 to 10
Wildlife attractors: Bees and pollinators
