Space
Outdoors
Light Conditions
Watering
Keep camellias well watered in summer, between July and September, as this is when next year's flower buds are formed
Temperature
Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds
Feeding
Feed with a general purpose garden feed in in spring and summer.
Top Tip
Camellia Japonica
Camellia Bushes
Need to know
Camellia's are the roses of spring, with abundant blooms early in the season. These plants bloom from top to bottom.
From delicate lemony yellow flowers to rich red double dazzlers that burst open in spring on gorgeous glossy evergreen leaves. No garden or balcony should be without a camellia in the ground or in a pot - they even have a pot designed and named for them.
Camellia have become such a garden favourite because for the remainder of the year you have glossy green foliage that resembles topiary.
| Colour | Variety |
| Pink | Bonomiana |
| White | Alba |
| Red | Black Lace |
| Reddish-Pink | Dr King |
| Yellow | Jury's Yellow |
Best space & place
Suitable for woodland and acidic soils. Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds and late frosts.
When to water & feed
Keep camellias well watered in summer, between July and September, as this is when next year's flower buds are formed.
Need to know
Water camellias with rainwater if possible as hard water can affect the acidity of the soil.
