Omega Camellia

Camellia japonica ‘Omega’

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 7a-9b (10a?) Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub

Species: Japonica (Winter, Spring blooming)

Height at Maturity: 10-15′ depending on pruning

Width at Maturity: 6-8′ depending on pruning
Spacing: 5′ for solid hedges; 12’+ for space between

Flower Color: White with Coral edges

Flower Size: Large, 3-4″

Flowering Period: Late Winter, Mid Spring

Flower Type: Semi Double

Fragrant Flowers: No

Foliage Color: Dark Green

Fragrant Foliage: No

Berries: No

Berry Color: NA

Sun Needs: Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade or Filtered Sun, All Day Filtered Sun

Water Needs: Average, Lower when established

Soil Type: Clay (amended), Loam, Sand (amended), Silt

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist

Soil pH: 5.0 – 6.5 (Acid)

Maintenance / Care: Low

Attracts: Visual Attention

Resistances: Deer – more info, Drought (when established), Heat, Humidity

Intolerances: Direct Afternoon Sun, Constantly Soggy Soil

Description

Sure to be an eyecatcher that grabs ones attention, the exquisite flowers of the Omega Camellia have white petals that are streaked with coral from the edge of the petal back towards the center. The large, semi-double flowers begin appearing in late winter and continue through early to mid spring standing out nicely against a background of deep green leaves. An exceptionally vigorous grower that can reach upwards of 12 to 15 feet tall and 5 to 8 feet wide over time. Lower branches can be removed to form an attractive and colorful evergreen tree perfect for use as a focal point specimen in partially shaded landscape spaces.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing to about 10 to 15 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide, the Omega Camellia can be grown as a shrub or small tree. As a shrub, it is ideal for use as a specimen, in groupings or as hedge or background plant in partially shaded landscape borders or is is especially nice as a corner plant or espalier (trained to grow flat against a wall) in home foundation plantings. As this camellia grows taller lower branches can be removed to form a highly attractive small evergreen tree that serves well as a focal point specimen in landscape borders and home foundation plantings. A fine addition to camellia gardens, white theme gardens, cottage gardens, cut flower gardens and woodland borders. Also suitable for containers that can be brought indoors during winter by those who live above USDA Zone 7a, where this cultivar is not reliably winter hardy. Find Your Zone

Suggested Spacing: 5 feet or more for solid hedge; 12 feet or more for space between plants

Note: For our customers who live and garden north of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a, where this Camellia variety is not reliably winter hardy, you’ll be happy to know it can be grown in containers that can be brought indoors during winter and placed back outside when temperatures warm up in spring.

Growing Preferences

Camellia adapt well to various soil types however prefer a moist but well-drained acidic soil that is rich in organic matter. Constantly soggy soil is a slow killer. In general, Camellia grows and blooms better in partial shade with some shelter from the hot afternoon sun. Morning sun with afternoon shade or filtered sunlight is perfect. All-day filtered sun is fine.

Helpful Articles

Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant, fertilize, prune and water Camellias…

Planting Camellias
Pruning Camellias
How To Fertilize & Water Camellias
How To Espalier Plants & Trees

*Espalier (pronounced: ih-spal-yay) …an ornamental shrub or tree that has been trained to grow flat against a wall, fence, or other vertical, flat surface.

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I give you the highest rating across the board for the lovely group of camellias that you delivered. They arrived in perfect condition. I planted and watered and fertilized per your instructions, and they already have new growth just a couple of weeks after planting. We are thrilled. Thank you!————————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Wilson Brothers always promptly and protectively ship great plants. This camellia was no exception!———————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

The plant arrived nice and healthy and I can’t wait to see it bloom,————————————-Thanks so much for your review. Let us know if there’s ever anything we can help you with. 🙂 – Beth | WBG

I have a yard full of special plants, but I have grown to love camellias. Two years ago, I ordered Yuletide, a proven winner., and it’s cheery red. flowers brightened my winter landscape. Wilson Bros Gardens shipped it: on time and absolutely fresh when I opened the carton! Omega arrived in June, Another perfect plant.. I can’t wait to see it bloom.—————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Plant arrived quickly and was healthy and green upon arrival. Packaging was excellent. Plant appears to be thriving. Very happy with the service and the product.——————————————-We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂