Camellia japonica 'Drama Girl'

Camellia japonica 'Drama Girl' is a lovely evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and large semi-double rose/pinkish-red flowers in early spring with conspicuous yellow stamen. Can be used for screening and does well in a container.

Best display of flowers once established will be seen if planted in a position with sun or partial shade.

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Neutral or preferably acid soil. In chalky areas this can be grown in a large container with ericaceous compost.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: March - April.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Camellia japonica 'Drama Girl' grows to be a medium sized or eventually large, rounded shrub
  • Height: up to 3 m (10 ft)
  • Spread: 2.5 m (8 ft)

• Notes: Prune to shape if required after flowering but before new growth begins in spring.