Shrubs
A large shrub of fairly compact growth with rich red, semi-double flowers 10-12cm in width, with yellow stamens.
Position
Full shade, Partial shade
Soil Types
Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
4-8 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres
Size
- Time to Maturity
- 10–20 years
- Max Spread
- 4-8 metres
- Max Height
- 4-8 metres
Growing Conditions
Clay Loam Sand
- Moisture
- Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
- pH
- Acid or Neutral
Position
Full shade Partial shade
- Aspect
- South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- Hardiness
- H5
Colour & Scent
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Botanical Details
- Family
- Theaceae
- Native to GB/Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
- Camellia are evergreen shrubs with simple, ovate, glossy, leathery leaves and showy flowers with solitary or clustered flowers early in the year
- Name Status
- Accepted
How to Grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile acid or neutral soils in a part shady situation sheltered from cold winds, early morning sun and late frosts. For container cultivation use a lime-free medium. See camellia cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings of the current years growth from late summer to late winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects and vine weevil
Diseases
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