A bushy, upright, evergreen shrub with dark green leaves and single, scented, white flowers with notched petals in late winter
1.5-2.5 metres
1-1.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
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| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
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
Take leaf-bud or semi-ripe cuttings of the current year's growth from late summer to late winter
Pruning group 8, will tolerate hard pruning
May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects and vine weevil
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