{"product_id":"camellia-r-l-wheeler-4-litre-pot","title":"Camellia R.L.Wheeler 4 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamellia japonica 'R.L. Wheeler' – A Showstopping Camellia with Magnificent Rose-Pink Semi-Double Blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamellia japonica \u003cstrong\u003e'R.L. Wheeler'\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most celebrated and widely admired camellias ever introduced, renowned for producing some of the largest and most impressive flowers of the entire japonica group. Blooming reliably from late winter through to spring, this outstanding variety delivers a breathtaking floral display of enormous semi-double to anemone-form flowers in a warm, deep rose-pink — a spectacle that few flowering shrubs can rival at that time of year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blooms are truly exceptional in scale, with broad, loosely arranged outer petals of rich rose-pink surrounding a prominent and decorative centre of golden stamens intermixed with petaloids. Their generous size and luminous colouring create a dramatic, almost theatrical effect against the plant's dark, highly polished evergreen foliage, making every flowering stem a show in itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'R.L. Wheeler' develops into an upright, vigorous, and handsomely proportioned shrub with a naturally bushy habit. Its bold presence makes it an outstanding specimen plant for sheltered borders, woodland gardens, and acid-loving planting schemes, where it will draw the eye throughout the flowering season and provide invaluable year-round structure beyond it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also performs superbly in large containers, where its magnificent blooms can be appreciated at close range on a sheltered patio or in a courtyard setting. The deep, lustrous evergreen canopy is an asset in every season, providing a rich, weed-suppressing backdrop for shade-loving companions long after the flowers have passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all camellias, 'R.L. Wheeler' thrives in a sheltered position in partial or dappled shade, with protection from cold, drying winds and the damaging effects of early morning winter sun on frost-touched buds. It performs best in moist, humus-rich, acidic, well-drained soil, where it will reward patient gardeners with an increasingly generous and magnificent display year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold, beautiful, and utterly reliable, Camellia japonica \u003cstrong\u003e'R.L. Wheeler'\u003c\/strong\u003e is an essential choice for any garden where a truly spectacular flowering shrub is called for.\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\u003eLarge, plump flower buds swell against the glossy dark evergreen foliage, building anticipation for the magnificent display to come.\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\u003eEnormous semi-double to anemone-form flowers open in rich rose-pink, with golden stamens at the centre, creating one of the most impressive floral displays of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep, highly polished evergreen canopy provides lush structure and an attractive green backdrop throughout the warmer months.\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, glossy foliage remains handsome and weed-suppressing while new flower buds quietly set, preparing for another outstanding season ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grow Camellia 'R.L. Wheeler'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Among the largest flowers of any camellia japonica variety\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Rich rose-pink semi-double to anemone-form blooms with golden stamens\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Long and reliable flowering season from late winter into spring\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Deep, lustrous, polished evergreen foliage with year-round appeal\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Vigorous and increasingly floriferous with age\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Superb as a bold specimen shrub or in a large container\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Hardy and dependable 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 dappled 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 and courtyard containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheltered walled gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese-inspired 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 east-facing positions where early morning sun can damage frost-touched flower 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, suppress weeds, and feed the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy throughout most of the UK when grown in a suitably sheltered position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during establishment and during prolonged dry spells. Use collected rainwater where tap water is hard or alkaline to avoid raising soil pH.\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 vigorous growth and an abundant flowering display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little pruning is required. Lightly trim to shape or reduce size immediately after flowering if needed, and remove any dead, weak, or crossing branches at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically reaches approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–4m\u003c\/strong\u003e in height and \u003cstrong\u003e1.5–3m\u003c\/strong\u003e in spread over time, depending on growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57402369311046,"sku":"174027","price":43.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/camellia-r-l-wheeler-4-litre-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}