Unleash the captivating allure of Camellia japonica ‘Black Magic’, a dramatic showpiece that transforms late winter into a season of rich, velvety color. Celebrated for its intensely deep red, rose-like blooms, this striking variety produces 3–5-inch flowers with ruffled petals of thick substance and a subtle, glowing sheen, giving each bloom an enchanting, almost theatrical presence.

Plant Details & Characteristics

• Common Name: Camellia
  
• Family: Theaceae (Tea Family)
  
• Bloom Time: Late Winter to Early Spring
  
• Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun
  
• Primary/Secondary Bloom Color: Deep Red
  
• Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
  
• Ultimate Height: 2–4 ft.
  
• Ultimate Width: 5–8 ft.
  
• Hardiness Zone: 7–9
  
• Growth Habit: Shrub
  
• Foliage Color: Green
  
• Fragrance: Yes
  
• Native Habitat: Forest understories and edges of hills and mountains (Asia – China, Japan)
  
• Soil Moisture: Average to Moist