About

This medium-sized shrub exhibits an upright and bushy form. Its leaves are ovate and a deep green hue. The flowers are single, measuring approximately 4 cm across, and have a slightly cupped shape in a rosy-pink color.

About the genus

Camellia consists of evergreen shrubs featuring smooth, oval leaves that are glossy and leathery. These plants produce prominent flowers, which may appear either singly or in clusters, primarily in the early part of the year.

Growing conditions

Sunlight

Full shade, Partial shade

Soil type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Aspect

North-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

1.5-2.5 metres

Spread

1-1.5 metres

Time to full height

10-20 years

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants

Care notes

Cultivation

Suitable for woodland and acidic soils. Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds and late frosts see camellia cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pest resistance

May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects and vine weevil

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), phytophthora root rot, camellia gall, camellia leaf blight, camellia yellow mottle virus and flowers and camellia petal blight