Camellia (Camellia japonica) — Mediterranean plant.
Camellia (Camellia japonica) – Mediterranean plant. The camellia has glossy evergreen foliage and sumptuous late-winter flowers; it loves acid soil.
Benefits
Seasonal care
- Spring: Start of the growing season: apply a suitable fertiliser and provide partial shade.
- Summer: Water moderately. Tolerates heat and drought well.
- Autumn: Autumn is a good time for planting; gradually reduce watering.
- Winter: Frost-hardy – overwinters outdoors. Prune in late winter if needed.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Camellia japonica
- Botanical family: Theaceae
- Life cycle: Perennial
- Foliage: Evergreen
- Exposure: Partial shade
- Placement: Outdoors / container
- Growth rate: Medium
- Minimum temperature: -15 °C
- Drought resistance: High
- Mature height: 100-250 cm
- Mature width: 80-150 cm
- Flowering period: February–April
- Flower colour: Red / pink / white
- Fragrance: Subtle
- Soil: Well drained, sandy loam
- pH: 5,0-6,0
- Watering: Moderate
- Fertilising: Spring–summer
- Pruning: Spring
- Mulching: Recommended (in winter)
- Product code: 4040531
- EAN code: 6420384040531
Warnings
- Needs acid soil (pH 5–6)
- Protect from dry frost and early-morning sun
- Buds drop if watering is uneven
Frequently asked questions
Does it survive winter outdoors?
Yes, it is frost-hardy and overwinters outdoors without problems in Romania.
What exposure and watering does it prefer?
Partial shade; moderate watering. The camellia has glossy evergreen foliage and sumptuous late-winter flowers; it loves acid soil.
When does it flower?
Flowering period: February-April.
