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Camellia japonica 'Mermaid'
Large erect shrub. Dark green fishtail shaped leaves. In spring strawberry cream flowers. Very hardy best good soil, semi-shaded sheltered site.
Genus
Camellia
Species
japonica
Cultivar
'Mermaid'
Common name
Fishtail Camellia
Family name
Theaceae
Place of origin
Japan
DETAILS
Height
3 mt
Width
2 mt
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Prefers a sheltered site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Immaculate / Paradise / Sanctuary / Texture
Shrubs
Category
Large, over 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