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Camellia japonica 'Curly Lady'
Evergreen shrub with dark glossy, slightly twisted green leaves and produce large buds in winter which open up into large rosette pink flowers in early Spring giving a spectacular show. The main feature of this beautiful Camellia is the twisted curly branches. They grow well in semi shade or shade and prefer acid soil or ericaceous compost if planting them in containers. Great low maintenance evergreen shrub. Plant away from cold winter winds and morning sun.
Genus
Camellia
Species
japonica
Cultivar
'Curly Lady'
Common name
Camellia
Family name
Theaceae
Place of origin
Asia
DETAILS
Height
1.5 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture / Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Grows in sun or shade / Prefers a semi-shaded site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Enthusiast / Immaculate / Paradise / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants