Winter's Snowman Ice Angels Camellia
Best evergreen shrub for gardeners seeking winter blooms in shaded landscapes.
The Winter's Snowman Ice Angels® Camellia is an evergreen shrub that extends the traditional beauty of Camellias into colder seasons. It features stunning pink buds that gracefully open to reveal semi-double to anemone-form white flowers during the winter months. New growth emerges with a distinctive wine-red hue, contrasting beautifully with the mature green foliage. This medium-growth plant is ideal for borders, containers, or woodland settings, offering reliable winter interest. It requires partial shade to thrive and benefits from consistent moisture and light pruning after flowering to maintain its shape.
$89.99
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4.5
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Category Rank
1768
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#1768 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
+106%
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Brand
Monrovia Growers
/ Monrovia Growers
Who it's for
- Cold-climate gardeners expanding their floral options
- Landscape enthusiasts seeking late-winter garden color
- Homeowners needing year-round privacy and evergreen structure
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding routine pest monitoring
- Gardeners with heavy clay or alkaline soil conditions
- People with only full-sun planting locations available
Performance breakdown
Winter Bloom Reliability
Extends garden color long after most perennials have gone dormant.
Foliage Visual Interest
Wine-red new growth provides a striking contrast against deep green leaves.
Landscape Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to containers, woodland borders, or standalone focal points.
Hardiness Resilience
Zone 6 rating brings reliable cold-weather performance to northern landscapes.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal pruning to maintain its elegant, upright structural form.
Growth Manageability
Medium growth rate prevents the shrub from quickly overwhelming smaller spaces.
Key Specs
Brand
Monrovia Growers
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Bloom Time
Fall through Winter
Hardiness Zone
6
Mature Height
12 feet
Mature Width
5 feet
Light Needs
Partial Shade
Features
- Extends the traditional blooming season of Camellias into winter
- Features semi-double to anemone form white flowers
- New foliage emerges with attractive wine red coloring
- Versatile use in borders, containers, or woodland gardens
- Evergreen nature provides year-round structure
- Medium growth rate for manageable landscape integration
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and vigor of the Monrovia Camellia upon arrival. The primary theme is reliability; this variety truly delivers on its promise of cold hardiness, surviving harsh winter conditions where other varieties fail. Gardeners appreciate the beautiful, early blooms, finding the plant a source of comfort and dependable color during the late season. This robust performance justifies the premium value.
Know before you buy
This shrub grows to a mature height of approximately 12 feet with a width of 5 feet. Its upright, medium growth rate makes it a substantial choice for vertical interest in the landscape.
The Winter's Snowman is hardy to Zone 6. If you live in a colder climate, ensure you are within this hardiness range to guarantee the plant can withstand winter temperatures.
This variety thrives in partial shade. It is best to plant it in a spot that receives filtered sunlight, especially protecting it from harsh afternoon sun which can scorch the foliage.
To keep the shrub looking tidy and to encourage healthy growth, perform light pruning immediately after the flowering season ends. This helps maintain its shape and prepares the plant for the next growth cycle.
Yes, its versatile nature makes it suitable for containers, provided the pot is large enough to accommodate its mature size and has excellent drainage. Ensure you keep the soil consistently moist, as container-grown plants can dry out faster than those in the ground.
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