Kumagai Nagoya Camellia. This has to be one of the more unusual flower forms of the species Camellia japonica. It is a large single red but it appears that most of the stamens have been converted to "petaloids." It is one of the more vigorous Camellias of the species with extremely large leaves, but the fascinating flower form of this cultivar is its outstanding characteristic. As with all Camellias, grow it with excellent drainage and always plant shallow. Once established, a Camellia is one of the more drought tolerant of any plant in the landscape. It will grow in full sun, but it is happiest in morning sun and afternoon shade or just filtered sun.
Zones 7-9
