Camellia j. 'Marie Bracey' - 80-100 CM C10

Description
The Common camellia 'Marie Bracey' (Camellia japonica) is a very popular, evergreen container plant. Its pink-red, semi-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 and sheltered as possible. Well-drained, nutrient-rich and weakly acidic soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Common camellia 'Marie Bracey' reaches a height of approx. 2 m and grows up to 1.5 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* suitable for containers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Common camellia 'Marie Bracey' are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, leathery and alternate. They are about 5 - 8 cm tall.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Common camellia 'Marie Bracey' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common camellia 'Marie Bracey' is an upright-growing shrub that can reach a height of 1.5 - 2 m and a width of 1 - 1.5 m.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected 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 and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
Camellia japonica 'Marie Bracey' forms semi-double, pink-red flowers from February.

Use
Tub, solitary, winter garden