Camellia japonica ‘Nikisi Kerin’ Plant – 1.5Ltr Pot

Product Title

Camellia japonica – 1.5L Pot – Evergreen Flowering Shrub

Key Features

• Elegant evergreen shrub with glossy, deep green foliage

• Produces beautiful showy flowers in a range of colours, depending on variety

• Flowers typically appear from late winter into spring

• Ideal for shaded and partially shaded positions

• Suitable for borders, woodland-style planting and containers

• Thrives in acidic or neutral, moist but well-drained soil

• Provides year-round foliage and structure in the garden

• Hardy and long-lived when planted in a suitable sheltered position

Product Description

Camellia japonica is an elegant, long-lived evergreen shrub prized for its glossy, deep green foliage and spectacular seasonal flowers. With a naturally bushy habit and attractive year-round foliage, Camellias provide structure and interest even when they are not in flower.

From late winter into spring, Camellia japonica produces beautiful blooms in a range of colours, including shades of pink, red and white, depending on the variety. Flower forms can also vary between cultivars, making each variety distinctive while retaining the classic beauty and character associated with Camellias.

Camellias are particularly well suited to partial or full shade and benefit from a sheltered position protected from cold winds and early morning sun. They make excellent feature shrubs in borders and woodland-style gardens, while more compact plants can also be grown successfully in large containers using suitable ericaceous compost.

For best results, plant in acidic or neutral, moist but well-drained soil. Camellias are relatively low maintenance once established and, with their evergreen foliage and beautiful seasonal flowering, make an attractive addition to gardens throughout the year.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Camellia japonica

• Pot Size: 1.5L

• Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub

• Flower Colour: A range of colours depending on variety

• Flowering Season: Late winter to spring

• Foliage: Deep green, glossy and evergreen

• Habit: Bushy, upright to spreading

• Approx. Mature Height: 8–12 metres

• Approx. Mature Spread: 4–8 metres

• Position: Full shade to partial shade

• Aspect: North, East or West facing

• Exposure: Sheltered

• Soil Types: Clay, loam and sand

• Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained to well-drained

• Soil pH: Acidic to neutral

• Hardiness: H5

• Family: Theaceae

• Native Range: China, Japan and Korea

• Foliage: Evergreen

• Time to Maturity: 10–20 years

Care Tips

• Choose a sheltered position in partial or full shade, protected from cold winds.

• Plant in acidic or neutral, well-drained soil or use ericaceous compost when growing in containers.

• Keep the soil consistently moist, particularly during dry periods and while the plant is becoming established.

• Avoid planting where the Camellia will receive strong early morning sun, as sudden temperature changes can damage developing flowers.

• Mulch around the base with suitable organic matter to help retain moisture and maintain healthy soil conditions.

• Water container-grown plants regularly, ensuring excess water can drain freely.

• Prune lightly after flowering if required to maintain shape or remove damaged growth.

Add timeless evergreen structure and beautiful seasonal colour to your garden with a Camellia japonica – a classic choice for sheltered borders, shaded planting and containers.

The plant’s growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.

Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.