Early flowering, Mary Williams has an upright and bushy shape with wonderful flowers. Numerous rose-pink flowers, bloom in great abundance, sometimes as early as January on to March, with the glossy evergreen foliage, a lovely background for these Camellias.

Camellias are a glorious treat in the garden bringing great pleasure in late winter and spring. Evergreen, they are a lovely addition for any semi-shaded sheltered courtyard or garden.

These shrubs dislike lime, growing best in a neutral to acid well drained soil. Plant in a protected position away from cold and drying winds, preferably with a westerly or northerly aspect. This is to prevent the buds and flowers from being damaged in the early morning frost and or cold spells in spring. Plant where they  get light shade or morning sun to protect the buds and avoid all day strong sunshine. Use ericaceous compost if the soil is not suitable or you are planting in a pot.

Cultivation: Gardens and patios, Feb – April

Soil: Acid, fertile moist soil- Ericaceous

Position: Dabbled shade, morning sun

Foliage: Glossy evergreen

Flowering: Large single rose-pink with yellow stamens. Long flowering

Habit: Compact, upright, rounding with age

Hardiness: Fully hardy

Growth: Vigorous

Height & Spread in maturity: 1.8m x 1.5m

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