Potted or in the garden the Camellia is always a safe value!
Evergreen shrub up to 1-1,5 m. Bright green, perennial leaf. Flowers are orchid-like with incurving pink petals changing to deeper pink at the edges. Flowering fron February to April.
It requires light without direct sun. Does not support strong frosts. Fertilize from spring to autumn. Prune after flowering.
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| Flowering |
| Climate Zone | Temperate |
|---|---|
| Flower colour | Pink |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Foliage color | Green |
| Hardiness | Half-hardy (0ºC) |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Coastal garden, Cottage garden, Edges, Low maintenance garden, Urban garden, Walls, fences |
| Soil - Moisture | Moist but well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | Acid to neutral |
| Soil - Type | Heath soil, Humus |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Full shade, Light, Partial shade, Sheltered |
| Watering | Regular |