General description
A truly stunning cerise pink semi-double bloom edged in red with golden stamens and a slight fragrance. Truly outstanding cut flower. Dense semi-weeping habit and glossy, dark green foliage produces an exceptional evergreen for foundation planting and backgrounds. Mid season bloomer. Evergreen.
Plant requirements
Cold hardiness zones: 7 - 10
Light needs: Filtered sun
Maintenance
Water Needs: Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Pruning time: winter after flowering.
Practical use
Landscape uses: Border, Container, Espalier, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Woodland Garden
This brilliant, cherry pink camellia deserves a place in high profile foundation plantings or as a backdrop to outdoor living spaces in the backyard. A must for Asian or woodland garden settings under large, old shade trees with filtered canopies. Dress up a wall or garage as a shrub or train the dense, spreading habit of this Camellia as an espalier for a formal look.
Properties
- Variety of
- camellia (camellia)
- Height
- 190 - 300 cm
- Color
- Soil type
- Any
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- PH
- Acid
- Moisture
- Well-drained