Rosehill Scarlet

Camellia japonica cultivar likely corresponding to the trade/reference name 'Rosehill Red' and also associated with the synonym 'Rose Hill Rubra'. It is an evergreen camellia grown as a shrub or small tree, noted for glossy green foliage and red to pink-red flowers. Reference information describes it as a moderate-growing plant reaching about 8-10 ft tall and 3-5 ft wide, suitable for acidic, rich, well-drained soils with regular moisture. The blooms appear in winter into spring. Based on the cultivar context and visible flower coloration, it is best characterized as a red-flowering Camellia japonica with an upright shrub habit and ornamental winter-spring display.