Victory White Camellia
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Victory White Camellia

Victory White Camellia

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Camellia japonica 'Victory White'

 

Victory White Camellia offers winter-weary gardeners a timely reminder of approaching spring through mid-season blooming from January through March. This vigorous japonica cultivar reaches 8 to 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide, establishing quickly as an effective privacy screen or substantial hedge. Medium-sized, loosely-petaled white flowers with peony-form structure create striking contrast against persistent dark green foliage, providing multi-season ornamental interest. Enhanced cold tolerance—successfully tested to zone 6B—extends cultivation range beyond typical camellia parameters, making it accessible to northern gardeners. Its rapid growth habit and reliable winter flowering make it an exceptional choice for those seeking substantial landscape structure combined with seasonal color during dormant months. 

 

Victory White Camellia performs optimally in well-draining soil conditions, requiring less frequent watering than many ornamental shrubs. In clay-predominant regions like North Carolina, amending planting holes with pine bark soil conditioner substantially improves drainage and root establishment for camellias, rhododendrons, mountain laurels, and azaleas. This soil modification prevents waterlogging and root rot while creating the acidic, friable medium these acid-loving plants require for vigorous growth. Strategic soil preparation at planting time establishes the foundation for long-term plant health and reduces maintenance demands throughout the specimen's lifespan.

    Hardiness Map
    Mature Height: 10'
    Mature Width: 8'
    Flower Season: Spring
    Sun: Full Shade
    Hardiness Zone: 7 to 10
    This plant is suitable for the low temperates below:
    Temp (F)
    Zone
    Temp (C)
    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 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.