Camellia 'Lemon Drop' - 30-40 CM C2

Description
The Common camellia 'Lemon Drop' (Camellia japonica) is a very popular, evergreen container plant. Its white-yellow, 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 'Lemon Drop' 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 'Lemon Drop' 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 'Lemon Drop' is an upright-growing shrub that can reach a height of 1.5 - 2 m and a width of 1 - 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 and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
Camellia japonica 'Lemon Drop' forms double, white-yellow flowers from February.

Use
Tub, winter garden