{"product_id":"camellia-california-4-litre-pot","title":"Camellia California 4 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamellia japonica 'California' – A Classic Camellia with Glorious Rose-Pink Double Blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamellia japonica \u003cstrong\u003e'California'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully refined evergreen shrub, celebrated for its lavish formal double flowers in a warm, rich rose-pink. Blooming reliably from late winter through to spring, this classic variety delivers one of the most generous and eye-catching floral displays of any camellia, bringing exceptional colour and elegance to the garden at a time when it is most welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blooms are perfectly symmetrical, with layer upon layer of neatly arranged petals forming full, rounded flowers reminiscent of the finest garden roses. Their glowing rose-pink colouring is warm and inviting, holding beautifully through the flowering season and creating a breathtaking contrast against the plant's deep, lustrous evergreen foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'California' develops into an upright, bushy shrub of handsome proportions, making it an outstanding specimen plant for sheltered borders, woodland gardens, and acid-loving planting schemes. It also thrives in large containers, where its sumptuous blooms can be admired at close range on patios and in courtyard gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its spectacular seasonal flowering, the dense, glossy evergreen canopy provides valuable year-round structure and acts as an attractive backdrop for shade-loving companions. Hardy, long-lived, and increasingly floriferous with age, this camellia rewards patient gardeners with a richer display with every passing year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all camellias, 'California' performs best in a sheltered position in partial or dappled shade, with protection from cold, drying winds and early morning winter sun, which can damage newly opened blooms on frosty mornings. It thrives in moist, humus-rich, well-drained, acidic soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant, generous, and utterly reliable, Camellia japonica \u003cstrong\u003e'California'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a superb choice for gardeners seeking a classic, full-flowered camellia with enduring charm and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Beauty \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlump flower buds develop against the glossy evergreen foliage, building anticipation for the approaching display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLate Winter–Spring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnificent formal double flowers open in rich rose-pink, creating a spectacular and prolonged display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep, lustrous evergreen leaves provide lush structure and a handsome green backdrop throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dense, polished canopy remains attractive and weed-suppressing while new flower buds quietly set for the following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grow Camellia 'California'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Glorious formal double flowers in warm rose-pink\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Long flowering season from late winter into spring\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Glossy dark evergreen foliage with year-round appeal\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Excellent as a specimen shrub or container plant\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Increasingly floriferous and rewarding as it matures\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Hardy and reliable in sheltered UK gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodland and shade gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcid-loving shrub borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature and specimen planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge patio containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheltered courtyards and walled gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese-style garden schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade or dappled shade; shelter from cold, drying winds and avoid early morning sun on frost-touched buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, humus-rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Mulch annually with composted bark or leaf mould to retain moisture and feed the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy throughout most of the UK in a sheltered position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during establishment and prolonged dry spells. Use collected rainwater where tap water is hard or alkaline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a specialist ericaceous fertiliser in spring and again in early summer to support healthy growth and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal pruning required. Lightly trim to shape immediately after flowering if needed, and remove any dead or crossing branches at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically reaches approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–3m\u003c\/strong\u003e in height and \u003cstrong\u003e1.5–2.5m\u003c\/strong\u003e in spread over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooks Great With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieris japonica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhododendron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAzalea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkimmia japonica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelleborus (Hellebore)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFerns and Hostas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCamellia japonica \u003cstrong\u003e'California'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a timeless and captivating evergreen shrub,\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57402362528070,"sku":"174021","price":43.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/camellia-california-4-litre-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}