• Eventual Height: 2.5m
  • Eventual Spread: 2m

Camellia

Camellia x williamsii Jury's Yellow

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  • Position: partial shade (but not east-facing)
  • Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens)
  • Rate of growth: fast-growing
  • Flowering period: March and April
  • Flower colour: white with a pale yellow centre
  • Other features: glossy, bright green leaves
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

    The name is slightly deceptive as the larger, outer petals that form are white. They do however have a ruff of pale yellow petals at the centre of each flower that give it a lemon hue. The glossy, bright, evergreen leaves really set the beautiful flowers off a treat. If happy these plants will produce literally masses of flowers that fall from the plant when they are done and create a beautiful carpet around its base. Avoid planting in a spot that gets morning sun though as this may cause the flowers to turn brown before their time.

  • Garden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant. Protect container-grown specimens in winter by wrapping with bubble wrap or hessian.

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