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Camellia japonica 'Lady Campbell'

Japanese camellia

Masses of double red rose-form flowers against glossy evergreen foliage make Camellia 'Lady Campbell' a handsome, shade-loving shrub for early-season colour in borders and pots.

Supplied as an established plant in a 3 Litre pot

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Aspect

Partial shade to full shade

Hardiness

Fully hardy, but shelter buds from frost and cold winds.

Flowers

Spring

Soil

Acidic, humus-rich, moist but well-drained

About this plant

Rich red blooms to brighten the early year

  • Description

    Camellia japonica 'Lady Campbell' is a vigorous, compact, evergreen shrub grown for its masses of double, rose-form red flowers, up to 10cm across, borne early in the year against glossy, dark green leathery foliage. Upright and bushy in habit, it brings a welcome burst of rich colour to the garden from late winter into spring, when little else is in bloom, and holds its handsome evergreen leaves all year for structure. A lime-hating, shade-loving shrub, it is ideal for a sheltered, dappled spot, a woodland-edge border, or a large container of ericaceous compost.

  • Why we like it

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    'Lady Campbell' brings glamour to the garden just when it is needed most, opening its full, double red blooms from late winter into spring against year-round glossy evergreen leaves. It is vigorous and healthy, stays neat and upright, and lights up a shady corner or a north-facing border where many plants struggle. Grown in a large pot of ericaceous compost, it is a superb choice for brightening a shaded patio, even on gardens where the soil is too limey to grow it in the ground.

Key features

What makes it special

Good for cutting

Evergreen, year-round interest

Fully hardy — comes back every year

Specs & details

The particulars

Botanical name
Camellia japonica 'Lady Campbell'
Common name
Japanese camellia
Supplied as
3 Litre pot
Flower colour
Red
Eventual height
1.25-1.5m in 10 years (eventually to about 2m)
Eventual spread
1-1.5m
Flowering period
Spring
Habit
Vigorous, upright, bushy evergreen shrub
Life cycle
Evergreen shrub
Hardiness
Fully hardy, but shelter buds from frost and cold winds.
Aspect
Partial shade to full shade
Soil type
Acidic, humus-rich, moist but well-drained
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Position
Mid-border, sheltered border, patio container
Plant spacing
Usually grown as a specimen. Allow around 1.5 to 2m of space, or plant about 1.5m apart for a screen.
Growing skill
Easy to grow

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When to plant, when it performs

 
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Planting & care

Help it thrive

Planting guide

Plant in spring or autumn in acidic, well-drained soil enriched with ericaceous compost. Choose a sheltered site away from strong winds and early morning sun.

Care tips

Water regularly during dry spells, particularly while establishing. Feed with an ericaceous fertiliser in spring and mulch annually with bark or leaf mould.

Winter care

Protect flower buds from cold, drying winds and early morning sun to reduce frost damage. Mulch annually to insulate roots and retain soil moisture.