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Scarlet O'Hara

Scarlet O'Hara

Bloom Form

single

Bloom Season

early

Key Attributes

Cultivar NameScarlet O'Hara
SpeciesCamellia oleifera hybrid
Primary Colorred
Secondary Coloryellow
Color Patternsolid
Bloom Formsingle
Bloom Seasonearly
Growth Habitupright

About this Camellia cultivar

Scarlet O'Hara is a large-flowered camellia cultivar known for its bold, showy red blooms and strong landscape presence. From the provided reference context, it appears to be a fall-blooming camellia often associated with Camellia oleifera or an oleifera-derived hybrid, valued for its vigor and cold tolerance. The flowers appear large and open, with prominent yellow stamens visible in the center, giving the bloom a dramatic, ornamental effect. It is considered a striking garden plant and likely has an upright, vigorous habit suited to specimen planting.

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Scarlet O'Hara