Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The large, double-bloom flowers of the Early Wonder® Camellia may stop you in your tracks. The rosy-pink flowers are absolutely stunning and are contrasted by dark green foliage with subtly serrated edges and a leathery texture. This upright plant, also known as Camellia japonica 'Early Autumn,' offers year-round appeal. It starts to bloom in the fall, with flowers lasting throughout the winter and into the spring in mild climates.
Use the Early Wonder® Camellia as a mass planting or hedge to make a bold statement or let the striking beauty shine through by using this plant as an accent or a specimen planting. This tree-like shrub can grow rather large and reach heights of 6 to 8 feet, so plant it in an area that can accommodate a large plant and ensure it will not block light or interfere with other nearby plants. This flowering beauty is a perennial in USDA zones 7 through 9.
Early Wonder® Camellia Plant Care
This plant needs at least 3 to 4 hours of direct sunlight to thrive, so select a spot that receives full sun to part shade. Plant in a well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Amend the soil with organic material like compost to help give the plant an extra boost of nutrition. The Early Wonder® Camellia has medium water needs, and let the top few inches of the soil completely dry out before giving the plant water when it is blooming.
Fertilize in the spring using a slow-release acidic plant food or an organic acidic plant fertilizer. This plant generally maintains a neat appearance but trim back any overgrowth or damaged sections in the spring.
Early Wonder® Camellia Plant Spacing
If using Early Wonder® Camellia to create a hedge or a wall of greenery, space plants as close as 3 feet apart. Plants can be spaced further apart if that fits your landscape and the look you want to achieve. Mature Early Wonder® Camellia will be 6 to 8 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide.
Early Wonder® Camellia Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 7 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Full Sun (4+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 6-8 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 4-6 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Rosy Pink With Double Petals
- Bloom Time
- Late Fall to Mid-Winter
- Blooms On
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Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Fall Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Early Wonder® Camellia
- Botanical Name
- Camellia japonica 'Early Autumn'
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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