All Ornamental Shrubs * | Camellia Black Lace | 10 Lt Pot

Exquisite Ruby Red Flowers From Early Spring. Position: Partial Shade (But Not East-Facing) Soil: Moist But Well-Drained, Humus-Rich, Acid Soil (Or Ericaceous Compost For Container-Grown Specimens) Rate Of Growth: Average Flowering Period: March To May Hardiness: Fully Hardy The Flowers Of This Camellia Are Quite Symmetrically Formed From Lots Of Deep Red Petals, Which Almost Have A Silvery Sheen To Their Wax-Like Texture. They Appear For A Couple Of Months From The Onset Of Spring, And They Really Look Superb Against The Backdrop Of The Deep Green Glossy Leaves. This Acid-Loving Evergreen Makes A Handsome Stand-Alone Specimen, But It Can Also Be Used To Form An Informal Hedge. Garden Care: 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.