Camellia japonica 'Berenice Boddy' ~ Berenice Boddy Camellia size-15-g 2020-05-18 18 06 26 Purpureum

2020-05-18 18 06 26 Purpureum Elegans Rhododendron starting to bloom along Tranquility Court in the Franklin Farm section of Oak Hill

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Ground cover

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but it becomes darker and develops horizontal lenticels as the tree matures

Camellia japonica 'Berenice Boddy' ~ Berenice Boddy Camellia size-15-g 2020-05-18 18 06 26 PurpureumBerenice Boddy Camellia is a full sized evergreen shrub with an upright habit and glossy leaves that stay deep green year round. The medium sized flowers are pink with lighter pink in the center and prominent yellow stamen and bloom from late winter into early spring attracting butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well drained soil. Type: Shrub Height: 8 12 Spread: 6 10 Spacing: 8 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part