Common Name: Just Chill Red Tip™ Camellia
Latin Name: Camellia × 'FARROWCJFRF' PP35,609
Brand: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®
Description:
Bring fall and winter interest to your garden with Just Chill Red Tip™ Camellia, a standout evergreen shrub with shiny green foliage and rich burgundy new growth. As the season cools, the plant produces anemone-like ruffled pink blooms in mid-fall to early winter, offering vibrant color when most gardens are going dormant. Compact yet stately, this variety resists deer and thrives with minimal care in well-drained soil, making it a reliable performer in both traditional and contemporary landscapes.
Care Tips:
Plant in full sun to part sun with well-drained, acidic soil. Water consistently, especially in the first growing season to establish deep roots. Fertilize in early spring. Prune immediately after blooming, if desired, to maintain a tidy shape. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and insulate roots in cooler climates.
Landscape Uses:
Border plant, mass planting, container feature, specimen shrub, foundation planting, four-season garden accents
Mature Height: 5–8 ft
Mature Width: 5–6 ft
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part sun (minimum 4 hours of direct light)
Cold Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 6b–9b
Habit: Upright, bushy
Foliage: Glossy green with burgundy new growth; evergreen
Flower: Pink, ruffled, anemone-form blooms in mid-fall to early winter
Soil pH: Prefers acidic soils (pH 5.0–6.5)
