Pale pink buds mature to pure white flowers featuring semi-double to fully doubled flowers. The handsome dark green glossy leaves have a reddish tint when they first begin their growth. Camellias thrive in slightly acidic, humic and moisture retentive soils. Grown outdoors in USDA climate zone 7 and warmer, in the Chicago area they make a great addition to the cool conservatory or heated greenhouse as winter sets in.