Camellia japonica 'Doctor King'
camellia
- 2 litre pot
- £21.24 £24.99
- In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
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- Position: partial shade (but not east-facing)
- Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: February to April
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Get the growing season off to a great start with this elegant evergreen, which starts to produce its large, semi-double flowers from late winter onwards. The petals have a slightly ruffled appearance, and these frame a cluster of golden stamens, which are more prominent on some of the flowers.
Camellia japonica 'Doctor King' makes a handsome addition to a large pot (filled with ericaceous compost), and even when not in bloom, the lustrous foliage will offer year-round colour.
Camellia japonica 'Doctor King' makes a handsome addition to a large pot (filled with ericaceous compost), and even when not in bloom, the lustrous foliage will offer year-round colour.
To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun.
Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June.
Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant.
Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June.
Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant.
