Camellia j. 'Orandak?' - 30-40 CM C4

Description
The dark green leaves are lanceolate and glossy, leathery. The location should be as sunny to semi-shady as possible. A well-drained, humusy, sandy and loamy soil is ideal.

Bulletpoints
* suitable for containers * bronze sprouting

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 8 to 12°C is required.

Growth habit
Common camellia 'Orandako' is an upright-growing shrub that can reach a height of 2 - 3 m and a width of 1.5 - 2 m.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain off easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
Camellia japonica 'Orandako' forms double, carmine-red, striped flowers from February. These grow to about 6 - 8 cm in size.

Use
Container, winter garden