Camellia

Common name: Camellia 'Crimson King'

Family: Theaceae

Plant type: Flowering shrub

A medium-sized evergreen shrub with solitary or clustered flowers early in the year known for their fragrance.

• Position: Full sun or partial sun
• Soil: Fertile, humus-rich soil
• Flowering period: April to May
• Flower colour: Flowers may be white, pink, red, or streaked
• Foliage: Dark, glossy leaves
• Suggested planting locations: Flower borders and beds
• Height & spread in 10 years: 0.5 metre