Swan Lake Camellia
Best evergreen shrub for gardeners seeking elegant winter and spring blooms.
Discover the Swan Lake Camellia, an elegant evergreen shrub that brings sophisticated beauty to your landscape. It boasts very large, semi-double blooms in a pure snow-white hue, creating a stunning visual contrast with its glossy, dark green foliage. This camellia is a prized specimen, offering reliable seasonal color and structure. It thrives in milder climates, blooming generously from winter through mid-spring, and is versatile enough for woodland gardens, privacy screens, or container planting. Its cut flowers are also perfect for decorative floating arrangements.
$89.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
61
/ 2693
#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
+106%
Above average
Brand
Monrovia Growers
/ Monrovia Growers
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking sophisticated winter color
- Landscapers needing year-round privacy screening
- Designers looking for versatile structural shrubs
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate growers without greenhouse access
- Gardeners with alkaline or poorly draining soil
- Residents in humid climates prone to fungal issues
Performance breakdown
Bloom Impact
Large, snow-white flowers provide a high-contrast focal point for winter gardens.
Foliage Quality
Glossy, dark evergreen leaves maintain structural interest throughout the entire year.
Seasonal Versatility
Reliable winter-to-spring flowering fills a critical gap in the landscape calendar.
Design Flexibility
Adapts seamlessly to container gardening, privacy screening, or woodland garden settings.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy, elegant blooms perform beautifully in decorative floating water arrangements.
Maintenance Ease
Simple post-bloom pruning keeps this specimen tidy and encourages future growth.
Key Specs
Brand
Monrovia Growers
Foliage
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Bloom Time
Winter through Mid-Spring
Light Needs
Partial Shade
Mature Height
8 feet
Mature Width
8 feet
Prune Time
After Flowering
Features
- Very large, peony-like white blooms
- Striking contrast of white flowers and dark foliage
- Excellent evergreen specimen plant
- Versatile for gardens and containers
- Blooms winter through mid-spring
- Cut flowers suitable for arrangements
What customers say
The Swan Lake Camellia consistently earns high praise for its exceptional quality and striking beauty. Customers are delighted with the robust health and impressive size of the plants they receive, reflecting Monrovia's commitment to excellence. The pure white blooms are a standout feature, making this camellia a reliable and elegant focal point for winter gardens. Reviewers agree that the significant aesthetic impact and successful growth provide outstanding value, confirming this plant is a worthwhile long term investment for any garden.
Know before you buy
This shrub grows to a mature height and width of 8 feet. You should plant it in a location that allows for this 8-foot spread to ensure proper air circulation and growth.
The Swan Lake Camellia thrives in partial shade. It is best to place it in a spot that receives filtered light or protection from the harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch the foliage.
You should prune your camellia immediately after it finishes flowering in the spring. Pruning at this time ensures you do not accidentally remove the developing buds for the following season.
Yes, its versatile nature makes it suitable for container planting. Ensure you use a large, well-draining pot and a high-quality potting mix to accommodate its size and root health.
Absolutely. The large, white blooms are excellent for cut arrangements and are particularly popular for floating in decorative bowls, which highlights their elegant, peony-like structure.
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