Japanese Camellia

Formal, almost artificial-looking flowers in the depths of winter, against glossy evergreen foliage that looks good in every other month. The classic shade shrub for a cool, sheltered courtyard.

Blooming season

Winter to spring

Flower colour

Red, pink, white or variegated

How to care

Partial shade with shelter from morning sun, which scorches frosted buds, in acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Like gardenia it dislikes the alkaline soils common here, so container growing in ericaceous compost is often the practical answer. Keep moisture consistent, particularly in late summer when next year's buds form. Prune lightly straight after flowering. Bud drop usually means the plant dried out the previous summer.

Available in small, medium. Exact pot size and plant height are confirmed when we reply to your order.