An upright, evergreen shrub to 3.5m tall. Glossy, oval leaves emerge bronze-red in colour and mature to dark green. Small to medium-sized, single, rose-red flowers appear in late winter to early spring. The candle-like red buds are a striking winter feature
2.5-4 metres
1.5-2.5 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-hardwood cuttings
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