Camellia japonica 'Adeyaka'
Family - Theaceae
Category - Shrub
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Hardiness - H5
Height - 2.5m
Width - up to 2.5m
Location - The Woodland Walk
Description: A large, Evergreen Shrub with an upright, bushy habit. Glossy, dark green leaves are ovate to Elliptic in shape and have finely toothed margins. Single Camellia flowers are a shade of deep, rich red. At the centre of each Bloom is a showy cluster of stamens with golden Anthers. The flowers are held singly at the tips of the branches and produced from early to late spring.
Flower:
Single Camellia flowers are a shade of deep, rich red. At the centre of each bloom is a prominent cluster of anthers with white filaments and golden anthers. The flowers are held singly at the tips of the branches and are produced from March into May.
Flower colour: Red
Flower shape: Single Camellia flowers held singly
Flowering time: March, April, May
Foliage:
Glossy dark green leaves are ovate to Elliptic in shape with serrate margins. The leaves have a leathery texture and are Alternately arranged along the branches.
Foliage Senescence: Evergreen
Foliage Shape: Ovate to elliptic
Propagation:
Cuttings.
Cultivation:
Best in a sheltered position in full sun to partial shade in moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained. Camellia japonica 'Adeyaka' is best on a neutral to acidic soil.