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Camellia japonica 'Dr King'

Name: Camellia japonica 'Dr King'
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CJD.B.4.1
Price: 30.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Red Camellia

Bush, 30-50cm, 4L pot

£30

£30 ~~£37.50~~

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Bush

Many stems low down

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 4m x 1.5m in 20 years

Foliage Evergreen, glossy dark green leaves

Flowers Red pink flowers bloom in spring

Position Full shade, partial shade

Soil Moist but well-drained, well-drained

Description

Camellia japonica 'Dr King' is a compact bushy evergreen shrub which typically grows to an approximate height of 4m and spread of 1.5m in maturity. Its upright structure boasts elliptic, glossy dark green leaves which provide excellent contrast to its vibrant blooms. In early spring it produces striking single to semi double reddish-pink flowers with contrasting yellow stamens, making it a standout in any garden.

Camellia 'Dr King' tolerates moist but well-drained to well drained soils and prefers a position in full shade to partial shade. It is relatively low-maintenance and ideal for use in sheltered borders, woodland gardens, or as a standalone specimen.

AKA: camellia 'Doctor King'

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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