GOVERNOR MOUTON JAPANESE CAMELLIA
Camellia japonica 'Governor Mouton'

usda plant hardiness zones: 7a, 8, 9
sunset plant hardiness zones: 4-9, 14-24 - western states
mature height: 6-8'+ x 5-6'
best known for its:
. beautiful oriental red and white variegated flowers
. increased cold hardiness
. lustrous dark green foliage
. vigorous + care-free growth
. enduring popularity >>> old heirloom variety
plant family + type: Theaceae: Tea family . evergreen flowering ornamental shrub
origin: 1811 | The genus Camellia was named in 1735 by Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus - Karl von Linné (1707-1778) in posthumous honor of George Joseph Kamel (1661-1706), a Jesuit missionary and pioneer botanist serving in the Philippines. Kamel, who was born in Brünn, Moravia, Latinized his name to Camellus, hence the name. China + Japan
growth habit: evergreen, vigorous, upright, compact, slow to moderate growth rate, considered easy-to-grow and long-lived in proper habitat
flower color: red and white [some blooms may be solid red]
flower form: loose peony form - Class IV
flower season: midseason to late
foliage: evergreen, dark green, shiny, leathery
preferences: partial shade, evenly moist, humus-rich; high in organic matter, acidic, well-drained (porous) soils, protection from cold, drying winter winds and direct sunlight, ample moisture, mulch layer
excellent choice for: showy winter blooms, specimen flowering accent shrub, flowering hedges and privacy screens, mixed shrub borders, shady woodlands, container gardening, cut flowers, oriental-inspired gardens, the home greenhouse in colder climates
also responds to: Aunt Jetty Camellia
camellia care: Plant a bit higher than usual to ensure adequate drainage. Maintain a 2-3" layer of mulch to protect shallow roots and conserve moisture. Water regularly throughout the year. Fertilize after bloom with an acid food and again in early July. Best pruned immediately after spring flowering.
our plant size: Premium Three Gallon Plant