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.
Winters Snowman Camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'Winters Snowman'
Cold hardy to zone 6, Winters Snowman grows fast and blooms throughout fall! Fall blooming camellias can live in sun or shade making them more versatile that they're spring cousins.
Be sure to use a well drained soil medium when planting Camellia as they prefer less watering than you might think. In clay soil we prefer planting with pine bark soil conditioner for Camellia, Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, Azalea.