Camellia japonica 'Desire' (Camellia 'Desire' )

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Aspect
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained acid soil in a shady, sheltered position. Protect emerging buds and flowers from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Fertilise in mid-spring and early summer. If container grown, use ericaceous compost.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Architectural, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright, Bushy

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

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Camellia

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