Camellia j. 'Lavinia Maggi' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Kamelie 'Lavinia Maggi' (Camellia japonica) is a very popular, evergreen container plant. Its pink-red, double flowers are cupped and appear from March 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 Kamelie 'Lavinia Maggi' reaches a height of approx. 2.5 m and grows up to 2.5 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers

leaves
The evergreen leaves of Kamelie 'Lavinia Maggi' 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
Kamelie 'Lavinia Maggi' is an upright growing shrub that can reach a height of 1.5 - 2.5 metres and a width of 1.5 - 2.5 metres. It usually grows 10 - 15 cm per year.

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 'Lavinia Maggi' forms double, cupped, pink-red flowers from March.

Use
Tub, winter garden