Coral Delight Camellia
Best evergreen shrub for gardeners seeking vibrant midseason floral color.
The Coral Delight Camellia is a prized evergreen specimen known for its striking semi-double blooms featuring deep coral pink petals and bright yellow stamens. It showcases thick, lustrous, dark green foliage that provides year-round visual interest. This variety is a midseason bloomer, making it excellent for adding color when many other plants are dormant. It thrives in milder regions and is versatile enough for use as a standalone feature or massed to create a beautiful flowering hedge. It grows slowly, reaching a mature height and spread of 8 feet.
$89.99
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+106%
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Foliage Type
Evergreen
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, sophisticated floral color palettes
- Homeowners wanting vibrant color during late winter months
- Landscapers needing consistent, year-round evergreen garden structure
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with alkaline soil or limited amendment experience
- Residents in cold climates with harsh winter temperatures
- Busy gardeners unable to monitor plant health and air circulation
Performance breakdown
Bloom Visual Impact
Striking coral petals and yellow stamens create a high-contrast garden focal point.
Foliage Longevity
Lustrous evergreen leaves provide consistent structure and color throughout the year.
Seasonal Versatility
Midseason blooming cycle fills the garden gap when other plants remain dormant.
Maintenance Ease
Slow growth rate minimizes the frequency of necessary pruning and shaping.
Landscape Adaptability
Flexible form works equally well as a standalone specimen or hedge.
Climate Specificity
Strict hardiness zone requirements limit success to milder, temperate growing regions.
Key Specs
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Family Name
Camellia
Bloom Time
Early to Late Winter
Light Needs
Partial Shade
Mature Height
8 feet
Mature Width
8 feet
Pruning Time
Prune After Flowering
Hardiness Zone
8
Features
- Features deep coral pink, semi-double blooms with contrasting yellow stamens
- Blooms reliably in the mid-season
- Suitable for use in borders, containers, or mass plantings
- Slow growth rate helps maintain desired shape longer
- Ideal for landscape use in milder growing regions
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Coral Delight Camellia, noting that the plants arrive healthy, robust, and ready to thrive. The unique, vibrant coral coloring is a major draw, often exceeding expectations compared to photos. Gardeners appreciate its reliable blooming performance and strong root systems, making planting straightforward. While some mention the premium price point, the consensus is that the plant's vigor and stunning aesthetic appeal justify the investment, confirming its status as a garden centerpiece.
Know before you buy
This camellia thrives in partial shade. It prefers protection from harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch its dark green foliage.
The Coral Delight is a midseason bloomer, typically producing its coral pink flowers from early to late winter. It is an excellent choice for adding color to your garden when most other plants are dormant.
At maturity, the Coral Delight reaches a height and width of 8 feet. Because it has a slow growth rate, it will take several years to reach these dimensions, making it easy to manage in smaller spaces.
Yes, it is well-suited for containers, provided the pot is large enough to accommodate its eventual 8-foot size. Ensure the container has excellent drainage, as camellias do not like to sit in waterlogged soil.
You should prune your camellia immediately after it finishes flowering. This timing ensures you do not accidentally remove the buds for the following season.
The Coral Delight is best suited for hardiness zone 8. If you live in a region with colder winters, it may not survive outdoors year-round and would be better suited as a container plant that can be moved to a sheltered area.
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