Camellia j. 'Curly Lady'? - 60-80 CM RB

Description
The Common camellia 'Curly Lady'(s) (Camellia japonica) is a very popular, evergreen container plant. Its red, double flowers appear from February to May. The dark green leaves are lanceolate and glossy, leathery. The location should be as sunny to semi-shady as possible. A well-drained, humus-rich, sandy and loamy soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Common camellia 'Curly Lady'(s) reaches a height of approx. 2.5 m and grows up to 1.5 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers

leaves
The evergreen leaves of Common camellia 'Curly Lady'(s) are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, leathery and alternate. They are about 5 - 8 cm tall.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 8 to 12°C is required.

Growth
Common camellia 'Curly Lady'(s) is an upright-growing shrub that can reach a height of 2 - 2.5 m and a width of 1 - 1.5 m.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
Camellia japonica 'Curly Lady'(s) forms double, red flowers from February.

Use
Tub, winter garden

Shoots
The shoots of Camellia japonica 'Curly Lady'(s) are twisted.