Camellia japonica Black Tie Pot Size:140 mmThe Camellia Black Tie produces a rich display of dense, glossy, dark green foliage and formal, deep red double blooms. Black Tie flowers from late winter to spring adding a splash of colour and contrast to the garden. An excellent choice for cut flowers, the beautiful deep red flowers are striking in the vase and in the garden. With a compact growth habit, camellias are ideal for screens, hedging, large containers and espaliers. Lightly prune every
this versatile native of eastern Australia grows as a shrub or small tree with an open habit
Pair it up with another apple for pollination and you'll have Galas galore
Snip off dead flowerheads and lightly prune after flowering
Conditions: Full sun and lightly shaded positions
triple-leaved foliage appearing in hues of bronze-red when young
Warm climates are preferred by this plant but worth a go in sheltered sites further south
fast growth rate
30m x width 2m ( 5m height is achievable with support)
and its dwarf variety Fairhill Gold is no less spectacular
It features clusters of soft pink
Growing approx 4x4m and beautifully shaped
Conditions: Prefers full sun to part shade
