Camellia Japonica General Colletti

What a beauty - Camellia Colletti is a stunning multi coloured Camellia variety producing these gorgeous deep red blooms with white splashes contrasting with the glossy dark evergreen leaves. These double flowers appear in late winter / early Spring depending on the severity of the climate. An upright yet slow growing variety of Camellia, it prefers a moist well drained acidic soil.

Plant in a shady or semi-shady position using Ericaceous soil around the roots and make sure it is sheltered from cold winds. Camellias also do really well in plant pots or containers on sheltered terraces and patios. A really stunning flowering evergreen shrub that provides interest all year round. 

Feed once a year with slow release Camellia feed aka ericaceous feed and if you need to prune this shrub to tidy or keep its shape - remember to do so AFTER it has flowered, otherwise you may find you've trimmed off the flowering buds.

 

We've extended our Camellia collection this year and have lots of new varieties, some of them quite rare and unusual, view our full range of Camellias here >>