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‘Kiku-Toji’ Camellia Japonica
Camellia japonica ‘Kiku-Toji’
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 7a-9b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub
Species: Japonica (Winter blooming)
Height at Maturity: 10-12′
Width at Maturity: 6-8′
Spacing: 5-6′ for solid hedges; 12’+ for space between
Spacing: 5-6′ for solid hedges; 12’+ for space between
Flower Color: Red and White variegated
Flower Size: 2-3″
Flowering Period: Early to Mid Winter
Flower Type: 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
Resistances: Deer, Drought (when established), Heat, Humidity
Intolerances: Direct Afternoon Sun, Constantly Soggy Soil
Attracts: Visual Attention
Description
Of all Camellia japonica varieties we’ve grown in our gardens, ‘Kiku-Toji’ is always the first one to bloom in the season; often before the C. sasanqua varieties have finished blooming! The meaning of its name is “Chrysanthemum in Winter Solstice,” and being that it starts blooming in December and the formal double deep flowers blotched with white look much like a Chrysanthemum in form it’s name was chosen well. Vigorous bushy growth and an early bloom makes Kiku-Toji a fine selection for camellia enthusiasts.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing 10 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide, the Kiku Toji Camellia can be grown as a large shrub or small tree. As a shrub it is ideal for use as a specimen, in groupings or as a hedge or background plant in landscape borders and is especially nice as a corner plant or espalier (trained to grow flat against a wall) in home foundation plantings. As it grows taller lower branches can be removed to form a highly attractive small evergreen tree that serves well as a colorful focal point specimen in landscape borders and home foundation plantings. A fine addition to camellia gardens, Asian gardens, cottage gardens, red theme gardens, cut flower gardens and woodland borders.
Suggested Spacing: 5 to 6 feet apart for solid hedge; 12 feet or more apart for space between plants
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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