Camellia 'Paradise Illumination' 250 mm

Botanical Name:

Camellia hybrid (Parillumination)

Common names:

Camellia 'Paradise Illumination'

Foliage type: 

Evergreen 

Plant type: 
Large shrub

Plant habit:

Compact bushy growth 

Mature Height: 

2m

Spacing:

Plant approximately 1m apart.

Position: 

Full sun

Part shade 

Soil type: 

Well drained

Pruning: 

Floribunda Camellias are naturally bushy and upright, so pruning is generally not required. Pruning for shape is best done in late winter or early spring. 

Description:

Floribunda Illumination, this distinctive Camellia has brilliant, 'glowing' pink blooms up to 12cm across and bright yellow stamens, this semi-double variety will brighten any garden from late winter into spring. It will thrive in full sun or part shade, but is ideally suited to partially shaded areas of the garden, where its glowing flowers illuminate the gloom. Compact and bushy in growth with large, dark green leaves. Perfect in pots, excellent for hedging and ideal as a stand-alone feature plant.