Taunton Trees

Camellia Shrubs

A more detailed description of this exotic and romantic Camellia family of shrubs



Camellia 'Leonard Messel'
Camellia

Description

A very beautiful, large shrub. In season producing a shower of rich, clear pink flowers throughout the foliage. Indeed this family of shrubs produces such an abundance of flowers as to suggest a tropical environment, hence closely associated to the exotic. The shrub will stand up to remarkably low temperatures, but they need warmth and sunlight to flower properly. Camellias dislike limy or chalky soils, and a lime-free crumbly soil and sheltered space is ideal for their growth.

Suggested Uses

For a different garden arrangement

Size

from 3-5 feet high although Camellias grow and grow over the years

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