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Camellia

Camellia japonica 'Nobilissima'

Common Name: Camellia
Genus: Camellia
Species: japonica
Cultivar: 'Nobilissima'

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Category: Shrubs and Sub-shrubs

Height: 5.00 m (500 cm)
Spread: 3.00 m (300 cm)

Hardiness: Hardy
Growth Rate: Average
Flowering Period: January to March
Long Flowering Period
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Yellow
Sun/Shade: Partial shade
Soil Type: Acidic
Ericaceous: Requires a neutral or acid soil (or ericaceous compost), with a pH of 7 or below
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Features: Suitable for growing in containers, Provides winter colour, Long flowering period

This is an early flowering Camellia that produces peony-shaped blooms with delicately shaded pale yellow centres among glossy deep green leaves. This popular evergreen shrub withstands all but the harshest most windy conditions - making it perfect for cold areas. It's one of the earliest camellias to flower - often producing a display of elegant white blooms for use indoors over Christmas and New Year.

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.