Camellia sas. 'Cleopatra White' - 150-175cm cont.80L

Description
The Camellia 'White Cleopatra' (Camellia sasanqua) is an upright, dense shrub that produces white flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from October to February. The Camellia 'White Cleopatra' also has shiny, lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to around 4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Camellia 'White Cleopatra' are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, alternate. They are about 3 - 5 cm in size.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is advisable in unprotected areas of the garden.

Growth
Camellia 'White Cleopatra' is an upright and dense growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 6 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. Rapidly growing.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily; waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The white flowers appear from October to February. They are strongly scented.

Use
Tub, winter garden