Japanese Camellia Italian Plants (Camellia Japonica)

Japanese Camellia Italian Plants Description

Japanese Camellia is a graceful and hardy evergreen shrub, renowned for its spectacular winter and spring blooms. Native to Japan, this popular plant offers glossy, dark green leaves and large, vibrant flowers that appear in a wide range of colours, including white, pink, and red, often with subtle variegations or striking patterns. The flowers are typically large, either single or double, and last for several weeks, providing a valuable burst of colour during the colder months.

Pruning Advice

When to prune: Prune Japanese Camellias after flowering, in late spring or early summer, to avoid cutting off new flower buds.

How to prune: Remove any dead, damaged, or diseased growth, and trim any crossing or overcrowded branches to maintain a well shaped, open structure. Light pruning can also be done to shape the plant or control its size.

Cutting back: If necessary, you can cut back hard to rejuvenate the shrub, but this should be done gradually over several years to avoid shock.

Further Information

Winter interest: The Japanese Camellia has stunning flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring, adding much needed colour to the garden during a typically dormant period.

Evergreen foliage: The dark, glossy leaves remain attractive throughout the year, providing structure and interest even when the plant is not in bloom.

Low maintenance: Once established, Japanese Camellias are relatively low maintenance and thrive in sheltered locations with minimal care. They are perfect for adding elegance and style to woodland gardens, borders, or large containers.

Pollinator friendly: The flowers attract pollinators such as bees, adding biodiversity to the garden.

Delivery & Returns

Free delivery is available on most orders (except Premium Products) providing they meet the minimum spend criteria for the size of box or pallet. Pallet deliveries and large box deliveries for tall plants are indicated by icons on the product table listings. Delivery costs and minimum order details for each packaging type are as follows:

* Standard Sized Boxes (Bare root up to 1.2m tall & pots up to 7.5L) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £9.98 charge.

* Tall Sized Boxes (Bare roots 1.2m & over) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £24.99 charge.

* Pallets (Root balls, large pots 10L+, trees etc | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £350 | or £82 charge.

* Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £1500 | or £450 charge.