Camellia japonica 'Red' - 1.5 Ltr pot

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
Common camellia 'Red Ensign' 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 'Red Ensign' forms light red flowers from January. These grow to about 10 - 13 cm in size.

Use
Container, winter garden