CAMELLIA 'Royal Velvet'

Japonica. Semi-double bright red
  • Evergreen
  • Height
    2.5m (8ft)
  • Spread
    2.5m (8ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Fast-growing, upright shrub. Flowers 10cm (4in) across with a velvety sheen to the petals and a boss of gold stamens
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

CAMELLIA 'Royal Velvet'

 
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  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. USA. 1987. Nuccio, California
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Burncoose Specialities
    Camellias
  • Camellia Types
    Japonica
    The best known of all the camellias, Japanese Camellia (Camellia japonica)
  • Core Plants
    Camellia
  • Flower Shape
    Semi-double
    Two rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a large border
    Cottage garden
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Serrulate
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    (see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 5
    Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
    Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
    When: Annually after flowering.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Acid / ericaceous loving
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Neutral to acid soil
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2.5m (8ft)
Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  2.5m (8ft)
 

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