Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Cameo' ~ Nuccio's Cameo Camellia tolerates-urban Bull's Blood Beets is a

Bull's Blood Beets is a heirloom culinary annual primarily grown for its edible dark red foliage and sweet red roots

IMAGE:  Krzysztof Ziarnek

The huge burgundy red flowers with creamy stamen bloom repeatedly on the upper leaf axils throughout summer until frost attracting butterflies

Small bell-like light lavender flowers raise up in terminals from the rootstalk above the mound in mid to late summer attracting butterflies and pollinators

COMPANION PLANTS:   Rhododendron

Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Cameo' ~ Nuccio's Cameo Camellia tolerates-urban Bull's Blood Beets is aNuccio's Cameo Camellia is a slow growing evergreen shrub with an upright spreading habit and glossy leaves that stay deep green year round. Its large formally double soft to coral flowers bloom from late winter into early spring attracting butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and well drained acidic soil. Type: Shrub Origins: East and Southeast Asia Height: 8 10 Spread: 6 8 Spacing: 6 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun