Camellia japonica 'Red' - C5 - trellis

Description
The Common camellia 'Red Ensign' (Camellia japonica) is a very popular evergreen container plant. Its bright red flowers appear from January to March. 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 'Red Ensign' reaches a height of approx. 3 m and grows up to 2 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers

leaves
The evergreen leaves of Common camellia 'Red Ensign' 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
Common camellia 'Red Ensign' 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 'Red Ensign' forms light red flowers from January. These grow to about 10 - 13 cm in size.

Use
Tub, winter garden