Camellia sas. 'Hiryu' - 50-60 CM C5

Description
The Camellia 'Hiryu' (Camellia sasanqua) is an upright, dense, compact shrub or large bush that produces pink flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from September to December. The Camellia 'Hiryu' also has shiny, leathery, lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free, loose, sandy, loamy, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 3.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 3.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Camellia japonica 'Hiryu', Camellia 'Hiryu'.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers * Suitable for containers

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Camellia 'Hiryu' are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, leathery and 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 'Hiryu' is an upright, dense and compact growing shrub or large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2.5 - 3.5 m and is approx. 2.5 - 3.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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 pink-red flowers are semi-double and appear from September to December. They are strongly scented.

Use
Tub, winter garden