Beautiful large salmon-red semi-double flowers. Glossy dark green leaves. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers March to May. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Camellia japonica ‘Blood of China’
Beautiful large salmon-red semi-double flowers. Glossy dark green leaves.
Additional information
| Generic | Camellia |
|---|---|
| Species | japonica |
| Varietry | 'Blood of China' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Acidic, Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Theaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Mulch to keep roots cool, In dry weather hose down trunk daily |
| Border | Border, Specimen, Pot |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | After flowering |
| Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Aphids, Scale, Honey fungus |
| Maintenance | Top dress in spring, Feed, Dead heading |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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