{"product_id":"camellia-japonica-snow-white-4-litre-pot","title":"Camellia Snow White 4 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamellia japonica 'Snow White' – Pure White Formal Double Camellia with Year-Round Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamellia japonica \u003cstrong\u003e'Snow White'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a breathtakingly beautiful evergreen shrub, celebrated for its immaculate, pure white formal double flowers that bring a sense of crisp, timeless elegance to the garden. Blooming from late winter through to spring, the pristine blooms arrive at a time when the garden is hungry for colour and interest, making their impact all the more spectacular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach flower is exquisitely formed, with layer upon layer of perfectly arranged white petals building into a symmetrical, rose-like bloom of exceptional refinement. The snow-white flowers create a stunning contrast against the rich, lustrous dark green evergreen foliage, giving the plant a polished, sophisticated appearance throughout the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its naturally upright and bushy habit, \u003cstrong\u003e'Snow White'\u003c\/strong\u003e makes a superb specimen shrub for woodland gardens, sheltered borders, and shaded courtyard settings. It is equally impressive grown in a large container, where the purity of its flowers can be appreciated at close range on a patio or sheltered terrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the flowering season, the handsome, glossy evergreen canopy provides valuable year-round structure, acting as a dependable green backdrop for surrounding shade-loving plants. Long-lived and increasingly floriferous with age, this is a camellia that rewards patience and repays its place in the garden many times over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, plant in a position that receives partial or dappled shade, sheltered from cold, drying winds and — critically — from early morning winter sun, which can damage frosted flower buds and shorten the flowering display. A moist, humus-rich, acidic, well-drained soil is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraceful, pure, and effortlessly elegant, Camellia japonica \u003cstrong\u003e'Snow White'\u003c\/strong\u003e is the quintessential white camellia — a classic choice for any garden where beauty, structure, and seasonal drama are prized.\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 blooms to come. The dark green canopy remains handsome throughout the coldest months.\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\u003eFormal double flowers of the purest white open in succession, creating a breathtaking display of immaculate blooms that stand out brilliantly against the deep green leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dense, glossy evergreen foliage provides rich structure and a lush green backdrop, offering year-round garden presence long after the flowers have faded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe evergreen canopy remains fresh and attractive as new flower buds begin to form, quietly preparing for the next season's spectacular display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grow Camellia 'Snow White'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Stunning pure white formal double flowers of exceptional purity\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Flowers from late winter into spring — when colour is most welcome\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Glossy dark green evergreen foliage for year-round structure\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Outstanding specimen shrub or container plant\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Long-lived and increasingly floriferous with maturity\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ One of the most elegant and refined white camellias available\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\u003eSpecimen or feature planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge patio containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheltered courtyards and walled gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite-themed or monochrome 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 early morning sun to protect flower buds from frost damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, humus-rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Enrich with ericaceous compost at planting time. Use rainwater where possible in areas with alkaline tap water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy throughout most of the UK; flower buds benefit from shelter in exposed or frost-prone gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during establishment and prolonged dry spells, keeping the root zone consistently moist but never waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a specialist ericaceous or camellia fertiliser in spring after flowering to support healthy growth and bud development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal pruning required. Lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape or remove any damaged or crossing branches. Avoid pruning in winter, which can remove forming flower buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–3m\u003c\/strong\u003e tall and \u003cstrong\u003e1.5–2.5m\u003c\/strong\u003e wide, depending on growing conditions.\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\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57402360234310,"sku":"174015","price":43.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/camellia-japonica-snow-white-4-litre-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}