Description
Camellia japonica is a true garden classic: a handsome evergreen shrub with glossy, deep green leaves that looks good all year — then, just when the garden most needs it, it bursts into bloom with beautifully formed flowers from late winter into spring.
On this page you can choose from four colour options — Red, Bicolour, White and Pink. Each brings a slightly different feel to your planting scheme (from bold and dramatic to soft and romantic), but all deliver that same camellia elegance and “instant structure” in the garden.
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Camellia japonica
- Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
- Pot Size: 10L
- Colour Options: Red, Bicolour, White, Pink
- Foliage: Glossy, dark green (evergreen)
- Flowering Season: Late winter to spring (timing can vary with weather)
- Best Position: Part shade / sheltered spot (avoid early morning sun in frosty areas)
- Soil: Acidic to neutral, moist but well-drained (ericaceous/acid-loving conditions ideal)
- Watering: Keep evenly moist while establishing; don’t let it dry out in pots
- Best For: Borders, woodland-style planting, pots/containers, entrance planting, evergreen structure
- Planting Partners: Hellebores, ferns, snowdrops, crocus, narcissus, hydrangeas (in acidic soil)
Supplied in a 10L pot, at a great 80-100cm height size, these camellias are a brilliant choice if you want impact without waiting years. Plant into acidic to neutral, well-drained soil in a sheltered spot, ideally with protection from harsh winds and early morning sun on frosty days. Once settled, camellias are wonderfully long-lived and low-fuss — and because they’re evergreen, they make a beautiful backdrop for underplanting with bulbs, hellebores, ferns and other woodland favourites.
Choose your colour and enjoy weeks of winter-to-spring flowering, year after year.










