Our Plant of the Month for February – Camellia
February 4, 2009 by Linda
Filed under Flowers and Plants
Camellias are wonderful plants giving amazing splashes of colour on bleak February days. The glossy dark green foliage remains throughout the year to add interest at all times.
This particular camellia has been growing in a container in my North facing garden for about eight years and always rewards me with lots of these deep pink flowers during late Winter and early Spring. The variety is Camellia x Williamsii Debbie.
Camellias are well suited for pots and containers, but they need acid compost, a reasonably large pot and regular watering to thrive. Once the flowers have faded they drop off the plant meaning no dead-heading, making this shrub a practically maintenance free plant.
Below are a selection of Camellia on sale a Crocus.co.uk, click on the pictures for more information:
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Camellia japonica
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Camellia japonica
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Camellia hiemalis
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