Common Name:

Camellia Japonica

Description:

evergreen shrub with bright green foliage which produces pretty blooms during autumn and early winter.

Categories:

Containers, Hedging, Scented Flowers, Screening, Shrubs, Standard, Topiary

Growing Conditions:

Moist Soils, Part Shade, Shaded Position, Sheltered Position

Uses:

Screening, Hedging, Large containers and Espaliers.

Position:

part shaded position. Protect from strong winds. Grows best in well drained, slightly acidic soil. For best results, combine soil with organic matter.

Care:

Keep moist especially in the heat. Apply compost mulch, leaf mold or other organic matter to keep roots cool. Trim lightly to shape in spring and feed with a specific camellia fertiliser or a complete organic fertiliser. Avoid lime.

Planting:

Plant in free draining soil.