Camellia 'Lady Kay'
Key Attributes
| Cultivar Name | Lady Kay |
| Species | Camellia japonica |
| Primary Color | pink |
| Secondary Color | white |
| Color Pattern | blended petals with lighter central petaloids and contrasting yellow stamens |
| Bloom Form | semi-double |
| Bloom Season | late |
| Growth Habit | upright |
About this Camellia cultivar
Camellia japonica 'Lady Kay' is an evergreen perennial shrub of Asian origin. It is a slow-growing, upright cultivar that can reach about 4 m in height and 2.5 m in spread over 10 to 20 years. Reference information identifies it as flowering in mid to late spring and having large semi-double blooms. Synonyms include 'Kaifuren'. The flowers appear pink with a lighter to whitish center and prominent yellow stamens, giving the bloom a bright, elegant contrast. Typical camellia foliage is glossy, dark green, and evergreen.
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