Camellia x 'Autumn Spirit'

This exceptional selection starts blooming very early in the season with some of the most intensely colored flowers of any of the cold hardy fall bloomers. Many deep, saturated pink petals make up peony form flowers covering this plant. Bushy with small, deep green leaves. A Camellia Forest Introduction, 2008.

 » Bloom color, form, size: Pink, peony, small (2.5 to 3 inches)
 » Bloom period (NC):  Early fall (Sept-Oct)
 » Growth rate, habit: Vigorous, upright/open
 » Zones: 6b-9
 » Features: Cold hardy, profuse blooms, CF introduction
 » Parentage: C. oleifera (Lu Shan Strain) x C. sasanqua