Camellia 'Snow Flurry'

The Snow Flurry Camellia is a moderately fast-growing evergreen shrub that has been bred for its superior cold-hardiness and striking white flowers. Mass in mixed shrub borders for great winter color.  Grows well in containers and looks natural in a woodland garden. 

Like most Camellias, this plant needs consistently moist, well-drained, acidic soil with high organic matter.  Provide a sheltered site as flower and leaf buds may experience damage by cold winter winds. Early morning and direct afternoon sun can be too harsh so plant in partial shade and be aware that an area too heavily shaded can limit flowering. The size and shape of the plant can be controlled and overall health improved by pruning the branches after flowering.

This showy plant is great for cut flowers and is mildly resistant to damage by deer.

'Snow Flurry' is a white peony to anemone form Camellia that is an Ackerman hybrid (learn more about the Winter Group camellias) cross between Camellia 'Frost Princess' hybrid (flower form) and Camellia oleifera 'Plain Jane' (cold hardiness).  It is the earliest of the fall blooming hybrid winter series of camellias.

Insect and Disease Problems: Camellias are susceptible to viruses and some fungal diseases such as dieback, cankers, flower blight, and root rot. Watch for scales, aphids, planthoppers, and spider mites.  They are especially problematic on stressed plants.

More information on Camellia Winter Group.