Camellia japonica 'Colonial Dame' ~ Colonial Dame Camellia Size:15 GALLON IMAGES: Photo by Drew Avery

IMAGES: Photo by Drew Avery

IMAGE: Sten Porse

Large soft pink flowers bloom from fall into winter which attracts butterflies

Can be an aggressive self-seeder- deadhead in spring to encourage extended bloom and prevent spreading

Azaleas are excellent pollination and butterfly attractors

Camellia japonica 'Colonial Dame' ~ Colonial Dame Camellia Size:15 GALLON IMAGES: Photo by Drew AveryColonial Dame Camellia is a full sized upright evergreen shrub with glossy evergreen leaves that stay dark green year round. Large semi double to peony formed soft white flowers, occasionally tinted pink at the center, with yellow stamen bloom from late winter into early spring attracting butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well drained soil. Type: Shrub Height: 10 12 Spread: 6 10 Spacing: 6 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full