Plant in a light or dapple shade position with some protection from the frost or cold winds. Camellias prefer an acid, humas rich soil and appreciate the occasional mulch. Once established they require little additional care and continue to give much pleasure with their glorious flowers for years to come. Flowering in February to March.

Cultivation: Gardens & Patios

Soil: Acid, fertile moist soil, Ericaceous compost
Position: Dappled shade, some sun. Sheltered
Foliage: Glossy evergreen
Flowering: Loose peony-form, vibrant-pink with ruffled petals
Habit: Vigorous free flowering growth
Fragrance: No
Hardiness: Fully hardy                                                                                                                                  Height & Spread in Maturity: 1.5m x 1.5m

Did you know:                                                                                                         

Symbolism: ‘Excellence & Steadfastness’ ‘I shall love you always’                                                    Camellias are a good luck gift to a man…

Created by Les Jury in New Zealand and introduced in 1975