Camellia j. 'Silver Anniverary' - 80-100 CM C20

Description
The Common camellia 'Setsugekka' (Camellia japonica) is a very popular evergreen container plant. Its white, 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 as possible. A well-drained, humus-rich, sandy and loamy soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Common camellia 'Setsugekka' reaches a height of approx. 3 m and grows up to 3 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Camellia 'Setsugekka'.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers

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

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Common camellia 'Setsugekka' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common camellia 'Setsugekka' is an upright-growing shrub that can reach a height of 2.4 - 3 m and a width of 2.4 - 3 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 'Setsugekka' forms semi-double, white flowers from February. These grow to about 8 - 10 cm in size.

Use
Tub, winter garden