Camellia Spring Festival A deservedly popular hybrid camellia bred in America, Camellia Spring Festival (cuspidata hybrid) is one of the first camellias to flower in spring. It’s a large, evergreen shrub with a dense, upright habit. The pointed, narrow, elliptical, leathery leaves emerge with a bronze tint, turning deep green and glossy. Small, semi-double, pink to pale pink flowers are borne in profusion from February to April. This shrub must be grown in a site sheltered from cold winds and early morning sun, and in acid soil. Keep well watered in summer. Camellia Spring Festival holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Site: ShelteredSoil: Fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soilPosition: Full shade to partial shadeSeason of interest: Late winter to mid-springHardiness: Hardy except in the coldest areasHeight: 6’6”-13’ (2-4m) Spread: 6’6” (2m)