(Syn. kanjiro-hiemalis) A vigorous, compact, reliable shrub with attractive dark foliage. This variety's Japanese name, translated as 'Flying Dragon', is inspired by its large, single cherry-red blossoms lightly marked with white in their centres. Blooms from October to December.
1.20 (à 10 ans)
-12
0.80 (à 10 ans)
Part Shade / Sun
Use
Indoors: keep the plant inside in a cool room only when blooming, and water regularly. Outdoors: as an isolated specimen or in association with other acid-loving shrubs such as Azaleas, Magnolias or Rhododendrons. Patio or terrace: in a large container, or may be trained against a wall or trellis.
A Camellia with bright cerise semi-double blooms with a slightly paler centre appearing in abundance in autumn. A bush in full bloom simply glows. Easy to grow, best in morning sun or semi-shade. Evergreen. Excellent feature plant, hedge, mixed border, screening, wind break or topiary. Grows to H 2m x W 1.5m approximately.