Family Theaceae
Garden origin
Upright evergreen shrub with glossy deep green foliage and double, reddish-pink to magenta flowers with a pale pink stripe down the centre of each petal in late winter/early spring.
Camellias prefer acidic, moist, well-draining soil. Prune after flowering to maintain the shape.
Eventual mature plant size :
Height 2-4m
Spread 2-4m