Pink Icicle Camellia
Best low-maintenance shrub for adding winter color to small garden spaces.
The Pink Icicle Camellia is a charming, compact evergreen shrub that brings late-season beauty to your garden. Its dense, rounded habit and glossy dark green foliage provide year-round structure. From late fall to early winter, it showcases delicate, light pink flowers, adding a splash of color when most other plants are dormant. Ideal for smaller gardens, borders, or as a specimen, this low-maintenance shrub thrives in partial shade with well-drained, acidic soil, offering effortless winter interest.
$59.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2688
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+52%
Above average
Container Size
3
/ gallon
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color during the winter months
- Landscapers wanting consistent greenery throughout the entire year
- Designers looking for flexible, shapable shrub options
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with heavy clay or alkaline soil conditions
- Beginners prone to overwatering their garden beds
- Impatient gardeners wanting immediate, fast-growing results
Performance breakdown
Winter Bloom Reliability
Provides consistent, vibrant color when the rest of the garden sleeps.
Space Efficiency
Compact footprint makes it perfect for tight borders and small landscapes.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal effort to maintain its dense, rounded, evergreen shape.
Year-Round Structure
Glossy foliage ensures the garden looks intentional during every season.
Shade Tolerance
Thrives in partial shade where many flowering shrubs struggle to bloom.
Wildlife Vulnerability
Lacks natural deer resistance, requiring protection in high-traffic wildlife areas.
Key Specs
Container Size
3 gallon
Mature Height
3 to 4 feet
Mature Spread
3 to 4 feet
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Foliage Color
Dark green
Bloom Time
Late fall to early winter
Sun Exposure
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Acidic, Well-drained
Features
- Compact, rounded evergreen shrub
- Late fall to early winter blooms
- Delicate light pink flowers
- Glossy dark green foliage
- Provides year-round garden structure
- Ideal for small spaces and borders
- Low-maintenance care
- Thrives in partial shade
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the exceptional quality of the Pink Icicle Camellia, noting that the plants arrive healthy, well packaged, and ready to thrive. The primary delight centers on the reliability of its cold hardiness and the stunning, true to color pink blooms it produces, often exceeding expectations for size and vigor. This ease of establishment makes it a highly recommended choice for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking reliable winter color.
Know before you buy
This shrub reaches a mature height and spread of 3 to 4 feet. Its compact, rounded habit makes it well-suited for smaller garden spaces or borders.
No, the Pink Icicle Camellia thrives in partial shade. It is an excellent choice for areas of your garden that do not receive direct, all-day sunlight.
It requires well-drained, acidic soil. If your garden soil is naturally alkaline, you may need to amend it or use a fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants to ensure the shrub stays healthy.
Yes, it is an evergreen shrub. You can expect it to maintain its glossy, dark green foliage year-round, providing structure to your garden even when it is not in bloom.
No, the Pink Icicle Camellia is not fragrant. It is prized primarily for its delicate light pink blooms that provide color during the late fall and early winter months.
No, this variety is not considered deer resistant. If you live in an area with high deer activity, you may want to protect the plant with fencing or repellent.
Still have a question?
Ask Hayley anything about this product before you decide.
Ready to buy?
$60