Camelia
Category: Shrub
A highly elegant ornamental shrub, famous for its large flowers and for blooming in cold periods when few other plants are flowering. Highly valued in classic and Japanese gardens. Its glossy, evergreen foliage keeps the garden attractive year-round. Ideal for patios, entryways, and moist, sheltered gardens.
Characteristics
- Watering
- • Moderate • Keep moisture constant • Does not tolerate prolonged drought • Avoid waterlogging
- Soil
- • Acidic, rich in organic matter • Well drained but moist • Avoid calcareous (alkaline) soils • Prefers a cool, moist substrate
- Blooms
- June – September Large, highly ornamental flowers Wide variety of colors and shapes
- Exposure
- • Partial shade • Gentle or filtered light • Avoid strong afternoon sun
- Fruit
- Not applicable
- Size
- • Height: 2–4 m • Dense, elegant shrub • Slow to moderate growth
- Use
- • Premium ornamental • Japanese-style gardens • Elegant patios and entryways
- Propagation
- • Cuttings • Grafting for special varieties