Camellia King’s Ransom
£33.50
Details:
Like all camellias, King’s Ransom give much pleasure in the early months of the year. Beautiful loose peony form of pale pink to deeper pink flowers with wavy broad petals flower through February and March. With a compact evergreen shape and fairly small, King’s Ransom grows to an approx. height 1.5-1.8m and is good in a pot.
 Attracts | Bees, Wildlife |
|---|---|
 Blossom Colour | Pink |
 Flowering Period | Feb, Mar |
 Habit (Shape) | Rounded |
 Hardiness | Hardy (Cold winter) |
 Height (when grown) | 1-2m |
 Leaf Colour | Green |
 Lighting | Partial Sun, Shade |
 Position | Sheltered, Some Protection |
 Soil Type | Acidic, Well-drained |
Description
Like all camellias, King’s Ransom give much pleasure in the early months of the year. Beautiful loose peony form of pale pink to deeper pink flowers with wavy broad petals flower through February and March. With a compact evergreen shape and fairly small, King’s Ransom grows to an approx. height 1.5-1.8m and is good in a pot.
Camellias prefer an acid, humas rich moist soil, they do like the occasional mulch. Plant where they get light shade or morning sun. Once established, they need little additional care and give much pleasure with their glorious flowers for years to come.
When keeping in a pot, use Ericaceous soil and do not forget to feed and water.
Cultivation: Gardens and patios, low maintenance
Soil: Acid, fertile moist soil- Ericaceous
Position: Dabbled shade, morning sun, sheltered
Foliage: Glossy evergreen
Flowering: Pale pink to deeper pink with broad wavy peony form.
Habit: Compact, upright
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Growth: Vigorous
Benefits to Wildlife: Some Bee polination
Height & Spread in maturity: 1.5 – 1.8m
Did you know: Symbolism: ‘Excellence & Steadfastness’ ‘I shall love you always’ Camellias are a good luck gift to a man….
