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Stephanie Golden Camellia

Name: Stephanie Golden Camellia
Brand: Stephanie Golden Camellia

Camellia sasanqua 'Stephanie Golden'

Stephanie Golden Camellia, Pink Fall-Blooming Evergreen Shrub

$37.93 2.5 Quart

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Pink fall flowers from October through December brighten winter gardens
Evergreen form provides year-round structure and privacy screening
Moderate growth reaches 6-10 feet at maturity without constant pruning

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About this plant

Stephanie Golden Camellia is a fall-blooming evergreen shrub prized for its pink, semi-double flowers that arrive October through December. Hardy in zones 7-9, it thrives in part shade to full sun and is more sun-tolerant than other camellia varieties. Ideal for hedges, screens, foundation plantings, or as a specimen shrub.

Your plant arrives in a nursery container, ready to establish in your garden. Plant it in well-draining, acidic soil to set it up for success. Keep the soil evenly moist during the first 1-2 years while roots establish. Once mature, this moderate grower needs less frequent watering, making it a low-maintenance choice.

Fall Color From Stephanie Golden Camellia

It flowers October to December, so place it where you will see it in autumn.

Wall espalier

Train it flat against a wall or fence for a pink autumn display.

Evergreen hedge

Plants 4 to 6 feet apart make a dense hedge that reaches 6 to 10 feet.

Sunnier spot

It takes more sun than Camellia japonica, so use it where japonicas would struggle.

Azalea partner

With azaleas and hellebores, it brings pink flowers to a shady bed after spring ends.

Not ideal for: Avoid heavy clay and soggy ground, and do not count on it in long droughts.

Stephanie Golden Camellia at a glance

Botanical name	Camellia sasanqua 'Stephanie Golden'
Plant type	evergreen shrub
USDA zones	7-9 (some sources list 7b-9, marginal in sheltered 6b sites)
Mature height	6-10 ft (can reach 10-12 ft if left unpruned over many years)
Mature width	5-8 ft
Sun	part shade to full sun; in hot southern climates benefits from afternoon shade, tolerates more sun than Camellia japonica
Water	regular, even moisture while establishing (first 1-2 years); moderate drought tolerance afterward
Bloom time	fall to early winter, typically October-December depending on region
Bloom color	pink, semi-double to peony/anemone form flowers
Growth rate	moderate, roughly 12-18 in of new growth per year once established
Deer resistance	moderate (camellias are occasionally browsed but not a preferred food source)
Best planting time	fall or early spring, avoiding peak summer heat

Container sizes explained

Quart / QT	A 4 inch pot, roughly one quart of soil. A young starter plant, the most economical way to buy several.
#1 / 1 Gallon	A trade one gallon pot (about 6.5 inches). One to two seasons older than a quart, with an established root system.
#2 / 2 Gallon	A trade two gallon pot. Common for peonies and perennials that need root room; usually blooms the first or second year.
#3 / 3 Gallon	A trade three gallon pot (about 10 inches). A well-developed shrub or small tree, often 2 to 4 feet tall on arrival.

Questions before you buy

Should I choose the 2.5 Quart or 3 Gallon size?

Both establish successfully. The 2.5 Quart is more affordable and suits patient growers; the 3 Gallon arrives further developed, offering a head start. Choose based on your budget and how soon you want noticeable blooms, typically within 2-3 years from planting.

When should I plant it after it arrives?

Plant within a week or two of arrival to minimize stress. Fall and early spring are ideal times to establish roots before heat or cold extremes.

How large does Stephanie Golden Camellia grow?

Mature height typically ranges 6-10 feet with a 5-8 foot spread, reached over roughly 8-10 years. Left unpruned, it can eventually reach 10-12 feet. Moderate pruning keeps it narrower and encourages a fuller form if you need a hedge or screen.

Does it need full sun or can it handle shade?

Stephanie Golden Camellia thrives in part shade to full sun. In hot southern climates, afternoon shade helps prevent leaf scorch. It tolerates more direct sun than other camellia varieties, making it flexible for many garden spots.

Which hardiness zones is it suitable for?

Hardy in USDA zones 7-9. Some sources list 7b-9, and in sheltered locations, it may survive zone 6b winters as a marginal plant. Check your microclimate if you garden in zone 6.

What's the main first-year care step?

Keep the soil evenly moist through the first 1-2 years as roots establish. Once settled, it shows moderate drought tolerance and needs far less attention. Acidic, well-draining soil prevents the soggy conditions it dislikes.