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Camellia japonica ‘Grand Sultan’
Japanese Camellia
£85.00
Camellia japonica ‘Grand Sultan’ boasts rich, deep rose-pink blooms set against glossy evergreen foliage. Its elegant flowers appear from late winter to early spring, adding vibrancy to sheltered gardens. This classic shrub prefers partial shade and well-drained acidic soil for optimal growth.
£85.00
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Origin: Japan
Genus: Camellia
Species / Cultivar: japonica 'Grand Sultan'
Common Name: Japanese Camellia
Plant Biography
Native to Japan and eastern Asia, Camellia japonica has been cultivated for centuries for its exceptional beauty and has long featured in Japanese gardens and art.
Soil: Ericaceous
Will not tolerate an alkaline pH, so pot in ericaceous compost if site is not neutral to acid.
Growth Rate: Medium
Expect to see moderate growth during growing season.
Water Requirement: Medium
Once it is established, this plant is likely to only require watering during drier periods.
Situation: Full Sun to Part Shade
Enjoys direct sun most of the day, but tolerant of fewer sunlit hours or light dappling.
Eventual Height: 2.5m
The plant's ultimate height in typical growing conditions.
Eventual Spread: 1.5m
The plant's ultimate spread in typical growing conditions.
Hardiness: Hardy
Survives unprotected in an average winter. May need protection in extreme long frosts.
Habit: Evergreen
Always in leaf throughout the year. It won't lose all its leaves at any one time.
Expert Tip
To enhance flower colour intensity and overall plant health, consider applying a mulch of ericaceous compost in late winter, and avoid limy or chalky soils which can cause chlorosis in camellias.
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