
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