Camellia japonica 'Hongluzhen'

"Red Showing Treasure" (transl.), from China's Fujian province, is often cultivated as understock because of it's vigor and strong root systems.

» Bloom color: Deep scarlet 
» Bloom form: Semi-double
» Bloom size: Medium to large, 3 to 5 inches
» Bloom period (NC): Late spring (April)
» Growth rate, habit: Vigorous, upright/bushy
» Zones: 7b-9
» Features: Hedge worthy