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Greensboro Red Camellia Information
About The Greensboro Red Camellia
Greensboro Red Camellia: Winter Blooms & Evergreen Beauty
The Greensboro Red Camellia is a timeless evergreen shrub that brings rich color and structure to the landscape when much of the garden is still waking up. With glossy dark green foliage and elegant light red blooms from late winter into early spring, this camellia delivers beauty across multiple seasons.
This compact variety features an upright growth habit with smooth gray branches that create a refined, ornamental appearance year-round. It works beautifully as a privacy hedge, foundation planting, or eye-catching standalone specimen. With selective pruning, it can even be shaped into a charming small ornamental tree for added landscape interest.
The flowers are excellent for cutting, making it easy to bring a touch of early-season color indoors. Its evergreen foliage also provides a rich green backdrop that pairs especially well with shade-loving perennials like hostas and ferns.
The Greensboro Red Camellia thrives in partial sun to partial shade and performs best with protection from harsh afternoon sun. Once established, it is a low-maintenance shrub that rewards you with dependable color and classic garden appeal year after year.
Why You'll Love the Greensboro Red Camellia
- Beautiful light red blooms brighten the landscape from late winter to early spring
- Evergreen foliage provides year-round color and structure
- Excellent choice for privacy hedges, foundation plantings, or focal points
- Can be pruned into a small ornamental tree for added versatility
- Glossy dark green leaves create a lush, elegant appearance
- Low-maintenance once established
- Flowers are great for cutting and indoor arrangements
- Perfect for partially shaded landscapes and woodland-style gardens
- Pairs beautifully with hostas, ferns, and other shade perennials
Greensboro Red Camellia Details
Mature Height:
6-10 ft.
Mature Width:
5-6 ft.
Sunlight:
Part Sun
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Botanical Name:
Camellia japonica 'Greensboro Red'
Grows Well In Zones:
7-10 outdoors
Does Not Ship To:
AZ, OR
Growing Zones 7-10 Outdoors
(Hardy down to 10° F)
Watering Requirements
Sunlight Requirements
Humidity Requirements
Pet-Friendly Plant?
No, use caution when placing this plant in homes with pets.
All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Greensboro Red Camellia
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Includes expert-curated care tips to help your plant thrive far beyond the first 30 days.
Perfect For Gifting
No pricing or packing slips included with gifts! Just the plant and a note.
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