Camellia japonica 'Tom Knudsen'

Dark red flowers vary from formal double to peony form, putting on quite a show towards the end of the season. Introduced in 1967.

» Bloom color: Dark red
» Bloom form: Formal double to peony
» Bloom size: Large, 4 to 5 inches
» Bloom period (NC): Mid to late spring (Mar-Apr)
» Growth rate, habit: Vigorous, upright/compact
» Zones: 7a-9
» Parentage: Chance seedling