Camellia japonica 'Adolphe Audusson'

Family - Theaceae
Category - Shrub
Origin - Raised in France
Year of Introduction - 1910
Season of Interest - Spring, Winter
Hardiness - H5
Height - 5m
Width - 4m
Location - The Stream Area

Description: A large, Evergreen Shrub with a bushy, upright habit. Attractive, dark green leaves are oval to Elliptic in shape and have a leathery texture. Large, semi-double camellia flowers are deep crimson red with ruffled petals. The flowers are held singly on the branches and are produced from late winter into mid-spring.

Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Flower:

Large, semi-double camellia flowers are crimson red and have ruffled petals. Each bloom golden stamens at the centre. The flowers are held singly on upright stems and are produced from February into April.

Flower colour: Red

Flower shape: Semi-double camellia flowers held singly

Flowering time: February, March, April

Foliage:

Rich, deep green leaves are oval to Elliptic in shape and have a leathery texture. The leaves are Alternately arranged on the upright stems.

Foliage Senescence: Evergreen

Foliage Shape: Oval to elliptic

Propagation:

Cuttings.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained. This plant prefers a soil with an acidic pH.