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

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