While working in Korea, Barry Yinger heard about Camellias growing on islands near the border of North and South Korea. He thought these could be very cold-hardy and collected specimens which were distributed and tested. Mr. Yinger made this selection at his garden in central Pennsylvania after temperatures dropped to -23F. The single flowers are red and bloom early in the season. The plant is compact with handsome foliage.
» Bloom color, form, size: Red, single, small to med (2.5-4″)
» Bloom period (NC): Early spring (Feb)
» Growth rate, habit: Slow, upright/compact
» Zones: 6a-9
» Features: Cold hardy, container friendly
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