Camellia japonica 'Imperator' (Red Winter Peony Camellia)

Camellia japonica 'Imperator' is a beautiful evergreen shrub that produces large, red peony-like flowers in the winter. The flowers have numerous petals and a delightful fragrance, attracting pollinators. This cultivar of Camellia japonica is highly prized for its showy blooms and glossy, dark green foliage. It can reach a mature height of 6 to 12 feet with a spread of 4 to 8 feet.