{"product_id":"camellia-red-4-litre-pot","title":"Camellia Red 4 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamellia japonica – Classic Evergreen Shrub with Spectacular Late Winter to Spring Blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamellia japonica\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most beloved and enduring flowering shrubs in cultivation, celebrated worldwide for its magnificent blooms, lustrous evergreen foliage, and elegant, long-lived character. Flowering from late winter through to mid-spring, it delivers a breathtaking display of colour at a time of year when the garden is only just beginning to stir into life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers of \u003cem\u003eCamellia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e are extraordinarily varied, ranging from single and semi-double forms to fully formal doubles and anemone-centred blooms. Colours span a rich palette from pure snowy white and the softest blush pinks through to vivid rose, warm salmon, and deep, velvety crimson-red, with many varieties producing beautifully striped or bi-coloured flowers. Each bloom is perfectly formed and long-lasting, making the camellia one of the most refined flowering plants for temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its spectacular floral display, \u003cem\u003eCamellia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e contributes outstanding year-round structure and beauty. The foliage is dense, glossy, and a rich deep green, forming a handsome backdrop to the blooms and providing an attractive, polished appearance throughout all twelve months. The naturally upright to rounded, bushy habit makes it an excellent specimen shrub, and it responds very well to growing in large containers, bringing elegance to patios and sheltered courtyards alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy, reliable, and long-lived, \u003cem\u003eCamellia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e becomes more floriferous and characterful with every passing year, gradually developing into a substantial and magnificent shrub. It is equally suited to woodland gardens, acid-loving borders, and formal settings, and its versatility and enduring appeal have made it a cornerstone of gardens throughout the UK and beyond.\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, hinting at the spectacular display to come. The rich dark green leaves provide handsome structure during 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\u003eThe main flowering season arrives, with beautifully formed blooms opening in a wide range of colours from white through pink to deep red. The display can last for many weeks, particularly in a sheltered position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLush, glossy evergreen foliage provides a bold, verdant presence in the garden. New growth flushes emerge in fresh, lighter green, adding interest and vigour to the plant.\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 evergreen canopy remains attractive and polished as new flower buds quietly form in preparation for the following season's display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grow Camellia japonica?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Spectacular flowers from late winter through spring\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Enormous variety of flower colours, forms and styles\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Glossy, handsome evergreen foliage all year round\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Outstanding specimen shrub or container plant\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Long-lived and increasingly floriferous with age\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Hardy and reliable throughout most of the UK\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ Superb for woodland, formal and contemporary garden settings\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 borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecimen and 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\u003eJapanese-inspired and formal garden designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear-round structural planting\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 is ideal. Avoid positions that receive direct early morning sun in winter, as this can damage frozen flower buds. A sheltered spot protected from cold, drying winds will help prolong and preserve the flowering display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, humus-rich, acidic and well-drained soil is essential. \u003cem\u003eCamellia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e will not thrive in alkaline or waterlogged conditions. Incorporate generous amounts of ericaceous compost when planting, and apply a deep mulch of leaf mould or composted bark annually to retain moisture and maintain acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy throughout most of the UK, though flower buds may be susceptible to damage from late frosts and cold winds in exposed positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the establishment period and during dry spells, particularly in late summer when next season's flower buds are forming. Where tap water is alkaline, use collected rainwater wherever possible.\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 encourage the development of flower buds for the following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCamellia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e requires very little pruning and is best left to develop its natural form. If shaping or size reduction is required, prune immediately after flowering has finished and before the new growth begins. Remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a quality ericaceous compost and ensure the container has good drainage. 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