Camellia japonica 'Bicolor' - 10 Ltr pot

Description
The Common camellia 'Bicolor' (Camellia japonica) is a very popular, evergreen container plant. Its two-coloured, 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 'Bicolor' reaches a height of approx. 2 m and grows up to 1.5 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* suitable for containers

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

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 8 to 12°C is required.

Growth
Common camellia 'Bicolor' is an upright-growing shrub that can reach a height of 1.5 - 2 m and a width of 1.2 - 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 'Bicolor' forms double, bicoloured flowers from February.

Use
Tub, winter garden