Camellia japonica 'Femme Fatale'® (PBR)
camellia
A beautiful, upright and bushy Camellia boasting bronze coloured new shoots that develop darker speckling and gradually deepen...
1.5 litre pot
£54.99
available to order from summer
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Plant description
A beautiful, upright and bushy Camellia boasting bronze coloured new shoots that develop darker speckling and gradually deepen to reddish-bronze tones. Large, dark red, double flowers burst forth during late winter and early spring to kick off all year-round interest. Find a spot for ‘Femme Fatale’, either in a pot, as a specimen in its own right, or mingling in the border with other early season stars.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Camellia japonica Femme Fatale (PBR):
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.
