Camellia j. 'Rubra' - 40-60 CM C3

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

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

Growth habit
Kamelie 'Comte de Gomer - Rubra' 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 'Comte de Gomer - Rubra' forms double, pink-red flowers from February.

Use
Container, winter garden