Camellia Cinnamon Cindy

Fragrant and vigorous, Camellia 'Cinnamon Cindy' features very pretty clusters of small, peony-form, white flowers, 2 in. wide (5 cm), with tinges of pink on their regular petals. Their center is graced by 22 pure white petaloids (small petals) and the odd stamen. The exquisite flowers are borne in profusion over a fairly long period extending from early to late season (November to April in the Northern Hemisphere;  April to September in the Southern Hemisphere). Rich with a very pleasing fragrance, reminiscent of cinnamon, they offer a beautiful contrast against the lush evergreen foliage of glossy, serrately margined, small, ovate-shaped, medium to dark green leaves which interestingly emerge somewhat reddish. 'Cinnamon Cindy' is a camellia hybrid resulting from the cross of Camellia japonica and Camellia lutchuensis.

• This medium-sized evergreen shrub has a slender habit and grows at a slow to medium rate, up to 8-10 ft. tall (240-300 cm) and 3-6 ft. wide (90-180 cm)
• A part shade to full shade lover, this plant is best grown in consistently moist, acidic, organically rich, well-drained soils. Provide a site sheltered from cold, dry winds as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds. Protect from the early morning sun and from the direct hot summer afternoon sun.
• May be attacked by aphids, scale insects, and vine weevil
• Mass in mixed shrub borders for dramatic winter blooms. Great flowering shrub for woodland gardens or as a screen and hedge. Perfect as a specimen plant and may be effectively grown in tubs or large containers.
• Apply a root mulch (leaves or shredded bark)
• Prune after flowering. Prune to thin branching and control size and shape.