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Camellia Dr King - 80-100cm - 25lt

Camellia Dr King - 80-100cm - 25lt

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Camellia 'Doctor King' is a compact, bushy, evergreen shrub of upright habit, with broadly elliptic, glossy, dark green leaves and profusion of ruffled, single to semi-double, rosy-red flowers with yellow stamens in the centre, blooming from February to April. Camellia 'Doctor King' prefers organically rich, slightly acidic to neutral, moist, well-drained soils. The soil needs to be consistently moist, but too much water may lead to a root rot. It thrives in partial or dappled shade. Direct sunlight will burn its leaves and full shade may lead to thinner leaves and fewer blooms. It can withstand frost but needs to be sheltered from harsh, dry winds, as well as early morning sun. Late frosts may damage the flower buds. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require regular pruning. Camellia 'Doctor King' is a wonderful, long-flowering, colourful, evergreen shrub perfect as an accent plant, great for mixed borders and shrub borders, and excellent for growing in pots and containers.
  • Common Name

    Camellia 'Doctor King'

  • Family

    Theaceae

  • Type

    evergreen shrub

  • Pot Size

    25

  • Height (cm)

    80-100cm

  • Native To

    garden origin

  • Flower

    ruffled, single to semi-double, rosy red flowers with yellow stamens

  • Foliage

    broadly elliptic, glossy, dark green leaves

  • Maturation period

    10–20 years

Key Info

Size & Spacing

Mature Height

2.5–4m

Mature Width

1–1.5m

Shape / habit

bushy, columnar upright

Preferred Location

Orientation

North–facing or South–facing or West–facing, sheltered

Soil Type

acid and neutral soil, full shade, partial shade

Soil moisture

moist but well–drained, well–drained

Growing Period

Flower

spring

Foliage

all year

Fruit

summer

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During this time, we have developed a large stock of trees, mature evergreen shrubs, conifers, Japanese maples, cedars and olives. What sets us apart from a generic garden center is solid unwavering focus on trees and some bigger shrubs. You will find thousands of trees, hundreds of varieties and lots of experts who are working on the nursery and more than willing to help you to choose a plant for you.

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