Camellia j. 'Orandak?' - 30-40 CM C4

Description
The Common camellia 'Orandako' (Camellia japonica) is a very popular evergreen container plant. Its carmine-red or striped, double flowers appear from February to April. 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 'Orandako' reaches a height of approx. 3 m and grows up to 2 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* suitable for containers * bronze shoots

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Common camellia 'Orandako' are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, leathery and alternate. They are about 5 - 8 cm tall. Bronze-coloured shoots.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

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

Growth
Common camellia 'Orandako' is an upright-growing shrub that can reach a height of 2 - 3 m and a width of 1.5 - 2 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 'Orandako' forms double, carmine-red, striped flowers from February. These grow to about 6 - 8 cm tall.

Use
Tub, winter garden