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Camellia japonica 'Doctor King'

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- Position: partial shade (but not east-facing) - Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens) - Rate of growth: average - Flowering period: February to April - Hardiness: fully hardy

Get the growing season off to a great start with this compact evergreen, which starts to produce its large, semi-double flowers from late winter onwards. The petals have a slightly ruffled appearance, and these frame a cluster of golden stamens, which are more prominent on some of the flowers. It makes a handsome addition to a large pot (filled with ericaceous compost), and even when not in bloom, the lustrous foliage will offer year-round colour.

- Garden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant.

How to care for Camellia japonica Doctor King:

To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant.
Flowering period:
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Eventual height:
2m
Eventual spread:
2m
Position:

Light shade

Rate of growth:

Slow growing

Soil:

Humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

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PL30002963
2 litre pot
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