Camellia Mrs Swan has luxuriant pink coloured large double-sized flowers. It usually blooms from March to May. An evergreen shrub with deep green, glossy leaves. Needs shelter and part shade, avoid east-facing locations.

Garden care: Protect the emerging buds and flowers from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mold. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant.