Joseph's Take
Arctic Dawn is another zone 6 Camellia that can handle some cold weather. It blooms early as well. Dont forget to check out the 'more info' above the map for all Camellia, Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, and Azalea.
Mature Height: 9'
Mature Width: 6'
Flower Season: Spring
Sun: Full shade to part sun
Hardiness Zone: 6 to 10
This plant is suitable for the low temperates below:
Temp (F)
Zone
Temp (C)
-10 to
0
6
-23.3 to
-17.8
0 to
10
7
-17.8 to
-12.2
10 to
20
8
-12.2 to
-6.7
20 to
30
9
-6.7 to
-1.1
30 to
40
10
-1.1 to
4.4
Be sure to use a well drained soil medium when planting any Camellia as they prefer fall planting with less watering than you might think. In NC our soil is clay so we prefer to use pine bark soil conditioner when planting Camellia, Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, and Azalea.
