Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The unique spiraling blooms of the Red Twister Camellia are eye-catching. The bold red flowers are full and lush, and the wavy petals add extra dimension. The Camellia x vernalis 'Egao Corkscrew' blooms from late winter through spring. Broad, green leaves have a glossy sheen and line the branches to give the shrub a full appearance. The leaves come to a point and have gently serrated edges for additional texture.
The stunning flowers of the Red Twister Camellia make this shrub a natural focal point. Create a hedge or conceal a fence with the dense growth. Plant a row of Red Twister Camellia along a deck or patio to create a private, secluded space. This shrub is evergreen, so the foliage will stay in place for year-round color. Pollinators also enjoy the lovely flowers and will stop by to feed. The Red Twister Camellia is low maintenance and grows in zones 7 through 9.
Red Twister Camellia Care
Situate the Red Twister Camellia in partial sun. The ideal location will receive four to six hours of sunlight. Plant it in moist, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH. Keep the soil moist, but avoid overly wet or saturated conditions. Fertilize annually each spring to promote abundant growth.
Prune as needed in the spring after the flowers fade. Young plants will not need to be pruned for the first few years.
Red Twister Camellia Spacing
Mature Red Twister Camellia shrubs stand 6 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide. Create a hedge by spacing plants 6 to 10 feet apart, center on center.
Red Twister 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 Part Sun (3-6 Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 6-12 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 6-10+ Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Red
- Flower Description
- Red Showy
- Bloom Time
- Winter to Spring
- 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
- , Spring Flowering, Winter Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Red Twister Camellia
- Also Known As
- Red Twister Camellia
- Botanical Name
- Camellia x vernalis 'Egao Corkscrew'
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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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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