Camellia

A gorgeous, evergreen shrub with anemone-form bl

A gorgeous, evergreen shrub with anemone-form blooms of deep rose-pink from mid- to late spring. Like all Camellia japonica, this variety needs full sunshine to ripen the buds and stems, but early morning sunlight on the buds in frosty weather can also damage them. Where the soil is unsuitable or spring frosts are very severe, plants can be grown in large containers of ericaceous compost.Position: partial shade (but not east-facing)Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens)Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April to May Flower colour: deep rose-pinkOther features: lustrous, wavy-edged, dark green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mou

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