{"product_id":"purple-haze-camellia","title":"Purple Haze Camellia","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePurple Haze Camellia – The Rarest Color in the Camellia World, Blooming When Nothing Else Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple is extraordinarily rare in the camellia world — and the \u003cstrong\u003ePurple Haze Camellia\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers it in spectacular fashion. Its large, fully double, rose-form blooms in deep purple-red to burgundy-violet appear from late fall through early spring, filling the winter garden with a color so unusual and so rich that it stops people in their tracks. Paired with glossy, deep-green evergreen foliage that looks impeccable year-round, Purple Haze is one of the most distinctive and conversation-worthy shrubs you can plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Purple Haze Stands Apart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally rare bloom color\u003c\/strong\u003e – Deep purple-red to burgundy-violet double blooms — among the darkest, most unusual colors available in any camellia variety. A genuine collector’s plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall-through-spring bloom season\u003c\/strong\u003e – Flowers from late October through March depending on zone — delivering rich color during the months when the garden needs it most.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully double, rose-form flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e – Densely petaled blooms with a formal, peony-like structure that holds up beautifully even in cool, wet winter weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen year-round\u003c\/strong\u003e – Glossy, deep-green foliage provides structure, privacy, and lush texture through all four seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade-tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e – Thrives in partial shade, making it ideal for north-facing beds, woodland gardens, and spots under tree canopies where few winter-blooming shrubs succeed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile form\u003c\/strong\u003e – Works as a specimen shrub, informal hedge, foundation planting, or container plant for patios and covered porches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lived\u003c\/strong\u003e – Camellias are among the most enduring garden shrubs, often thriving for decades with proper siting and minimal care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecimen focal point in shade or partial shade gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundation planting along north- or east-facing walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformal flowering hedge or privacy screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodland garden anchor or mixed shrub border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer planting for covered patios and porches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut flower garden — the dramatic blooms make stunning winter arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePicture a gray January afternoon — your garden stripped of color — and then the Purple Haze Camellia, covered in those extraordinary deep purple-red blooms, glowing like jewels against the dark evergreen foliage. It’s the plant that makes winter gardeners genuinely excited. There is simply nothing else like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA 7–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to filtered sun; avoid harsh afternoon sun which can scorch foliage and bleach blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment and bloom season. Do not allow to dry out completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, humus-rich, well-draining soil (pH 5.5–6.5). Amend with peat moss or pine bark at planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply 2–3 inches of pine bark or pine straw to retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and maintain acidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed with an acid-forming camellia\/azalea fertilizer in spring after blooming ends. Do not fertilize in fall or winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly immediately after blooming ends in late winter\/early spring. Avoid pruning in fall, which removes developing flower buds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10 ft. tall, 4–6 ft. wide (slow-growing; easily maintained smaller)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLove Camellias? Compare Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a striking two-tone alternative, check out the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dream-weaver-camellia\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDream Weaver Camellia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — a stunning variety with deep pink-lavender centers and bright white outer petals, blooming on the same fall-to-winter schedule for a complementary display or a side-by-side color contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":52021564440856,"sku":"EVD-CAM-PRH-NA-3G","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/4944\/files\/PurpleHazespray.1.jpg?v=1777730014","url":"https:\/\/www.hendersongardensupply.com\/products\/purple-haze-camellia","provider":"Henderson Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}