Camellia sasanqua 'Green S99-016' PP24887 ~ October Magic® Ivory™ Camellia multicolored-bloom and botrytis can be serious

and botrytis can be serious disease problems

Prefers rich

Image: Photo by  Esther Westerveld

Its arching panicles bloom on old wood with mostly sterile double white flowers that fade to pink then brown in summer attracting butterflies

but tolerates light shade

Camellia sasanqua 'Green S99-016' PP24887 ~ October Magic® Ivory™ Camellia multicolored-bloom and botrytis can be seriousIvory Camellia is a compact, mid sized evergreen shrub with an upright habit. Its lush glossy deep green evergreen leaves stay green year round. Ivory Camellia has heavy blooms of large white fully double carnation like flowers in fall which attracts butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well drained soil. Type: Shrub, Height: 6' 8 Spread: 5 7 Spacing: 6 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: White Season