Shrub
Camellia
Camellia japonica
Glossy evergreen with rose-like winter blooms — ericaceous compost only.
Partial sun
Regular
Acidic (ericaceous)
Medium
Yes
Ornamental
Perennial
Hardy
30 L
40 cm
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
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