An upright evergreen shrub, to 3m in height, with dark green foliage and mid-pink, semi-double flowers from mid to late spring
2.5-4 metres
2.5-4 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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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
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings from late summer to late winter or by grafting in late winter
May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects and vine weevil
May be susceptible to honey fungus, phytophthora root rot, camellia gall, camellia leaf blight, camellia yellow mottle virus and flowers may be infected by camellia petal blight