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Camellia

Camellia japonica

Camellia (Camellia japonica)

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Bloom colours

rose, white, red

What actually matters with this one

Buds form in late summer, so a dry August means no flowers next spring. Water it then, not in winter.

How to grow it

Light
part shade
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 7-9
Height
2-4 m
Flowers
February to April
Difficulty
moderate

Where you will meet it

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.