Experience a burst of luminous, bubblegum-pink color in the cool season garden with the exceptional Camellia sasanqua ‘Pink-a-Boo’®. A stunning sport of the beloved red ‘Yuletide’ Camellia, this standout variety showcases large, fragrant pink blossoms accented by brilliant yellow stamens, an irresistible combination that brightens the landscape from late fall into winter. Held against a backdrop of glossy, dark green evergreen foliage, its flowers are especially striking, and their sweet fragrance invites you to float a few indoors for delightful winter aromatics.
Plant Details & Characteristics
- Common Name: Pink-a-Boo Camellia
- Bloom Time: Winter
- Exposure: Filtered Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade
- Color: Bubblegum Pink with Yellow Stamens
- Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
- Ultimate Size: 8–10 ft tall and wide in ~12 years
- Hardiness Zone: 7–10
- Growth Habit: Moderate, Broad Shrub
- Special Features: Fragrant, Easy Care, Non-Toxic to Pets, Attracts Pollinators, Excellent for Cutting
- Foliage Color: Dark Green
- Landscape Uses: Hedge, Border, Espalier, Container, Privacy Screen
- Care: Provide rich, acidic, well-drained soil; mulch to keep roots cool; water regularly until established; prune lightly after flowering; feed with acid fertilizer
