Plant of the week

Camellia japonica 'Margaret Davis'

Covered in buds and looking great on the nursery now is this lovely bi-coloured flowering Camellia. The creamy-white ruffled petals are delicately edged in raspberry. It is originates from Australia and is named after the founding president of the Gardening Clubs there. The ruffled, informal flowers appear in late winter and will often continue through until late spring and really brighten up the dullest of winter days. This is a compact form of Camellia, which is also slower growing than some of the other varieties. It is salt wind tolerant so a good plant for coastal planting.