Camellia japonica 'Blood of China' — Camellia
- Family: Theaceae
- Pot diameter: 15 cm
- Height: ~30 cm
Evergreen shrub with dark, glossy foliage and rich, deep red flowers. Blooms from late winter to spring, providing intense color.
Light: Bright partial shade. Ideally east or north orientation with protection from strong midday sun.
Watering: Consistently moist substrate, slightly damp, avoiding complete drying out and waterlogging.
Temperature: 5–24°C. Cold hardy, with protection against severe frost in a pot.
Soil / pH: Acidic substrate for acid-loving plants.
Ideal use: Decorative pot by a door or window and as a focal plant in an acid-loving plant corner with rhododendrons, gardenias, and hydrangeas.
Origin: Camellia japonica has been historically cultivated in Japan and China. It is known as an ornamental shrub in many countries.
Flowering period: Late winter to spring with deep red flowers.
Toxicity: Suitable for spaces with children and pets.
Dimensions
- Placement
- N/A
- Bonsai
- No
- Plant Height
- 30 cm
- Diameter
- 15 cm
Special Features
- Lighting
- Low
- Watering
- N/A
- Resistance to Cold
- N/A
- Flowering Period
- N/A
- Foliage
- N/A
- Terrarium
- No
- Aromatic
- No
Family
- Flowering
- Camellia
Important information
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