'Lady Vansittart' is a timeless heirloom Camellia prized for both its variable flowers and its distinctive foliage. This 3-gallon (3G) specimen features large, semi-double blooms that are typically white with heavy pink stripes and flecks, though it is known to occasionally produce solid pink or solid white flowers on the same plant. Unlike most Camellias, its dark green leaves are narrow, wavy, and sharply serrated, resembling holly foliage. This slow-growing, upright evergreen provides excellent winter interest and structure to the Willis and Houston landscape. It is perfect for shaded garden borders, woodland settings, or as an elegant foundation plant.
Exposure
Partial Shade to Full Shade (Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal)
Height x Width
8-12' Height x 5-8' Width
Water
Moderate; prefers acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Requires consistent moisture, especially during the bud-setting period in late summer and throughout the Houston heat.
Zones
7 - 9
Fertilization
Apply an acid-forming fertilizer (Azalea/Camellia food) in early spring after the blooming cycle has completed.
Pruning
Minimal; prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape or control height without removing next season's flower buds.
'Lady Vansittart' is a timeless heirloom Camellia prized for both its variable flowers and its distinctive foliage. This 3-gallon (3G) specimen features large, semi-double blooms that are typically white with heavy pink stripes and flecks, though it is known to occasionally produce solid pink or solid white flowers on the same plant. Unlike most Camellias, its dark green leaves are narrow, wavy, and sharply serrated, resembling holly foliage. This slow-growing, upright evergreen provides excellent winter interest and structure to the Willis and Houston landscape. It is perfect for shaded garden borders, woodland settings, or as an elegant foundation plant.
Exposure
Partial Shade to Full Shade (Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal)
Height x Width
8-12' Height x 5-8' Width
Water
Moderate; prefers acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Requires consistent moisture, especially during the bud-setting period in late summer and throughout the Houston heat.
Zones
7 - 9
Fertilization
Apply an acid-forming fertilizer (Azalea/Camellia food) in early spring after the blooming cycle has completed.
Pruning
Minimal; prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape or control height without removing next season's flower buds.
