Freedom Bell is an erect evergreen shrub with lovely semi-double, funnel-shaped, bright red flowers from late winter. Usually flowering abundantly from January to March. A shrub/tree with a vigorous growth giving much pleasure during the gloomy months.

Camellias like an ACID moist well-drained humas rich soil (Use ericaceous compost for container-grown trees) Fully hardy but should be planted in partial shade, (not east facing) protected from cold dry winds and early morning sun.

Care should be taken to prevent damage to emerging buds and flowers by cold winds and early morning frost. Water plants in dry weather to prevent buds from dropping. (Do not over water) Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top dress annually with well- rotted leaf mould or with something similar. Nip off dead flowers…

Pruning is not necessary but if need, trim lightly after flowering.

Cultivation: Does well in containers, gardens, town & country

Soil: Moist but well–drained, Well–drained Acid, Neutral

Position: Sun, partial shade. Sheltered north, west, east facing

Foliage: Evergreen

Flowering: Single red in late winter – early summer

Habit: Upright, bushy

Hardiness: Fully hardy

Growth: Vigorous

Height & Spread in Maturity:  1.5m – 2m x 1.5m -1.75m