Shrub

Camellia japonica ‘Doctor King’

Camellia 'Doctor King'
Low Maintenance Hardiness H4

Camellia japonica ‘Doctor King’ forms a medium evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and reddish-pink flowers edged with ruffled petals. Flowering from late winter into spring, each bloom shows prominent yellow stamens. Low maintenance and well suited to containers, it is a favourite for Irish gardeners wanting reliable colour in sheltered shade.
SKU: CAM-3L-TQ6D1S-RC5Q8X
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Flowering Months
Jan J
Feb F
Mar M
Apr A
May M
Jun J
Jul J
Aug A
Sep S
Oct O
Nov N
Dec D
Size
Max Height
2.5 m — 4.0 m
Max Spread
1.0 m — 1.5 m
Growth Habit
Densely branched plant with compact, leafy, rounded overall shape., Tall, narrow growth habit with strongly vertical main stems.
Planting Position
Sunlight i Indicates how much direct sunlight the plant needs each day. Full sun means 6+ hours, part shade is filtered or morning sun, and full shade is little to no direct sun.
Full Shade Part Shade
Aspect i Aspect refers to the direction the planting spot faces (north, south, east or west). It affects light levels, warmth and exposure.
North South West
Exposure i Exposure describes how sheltered or exposed a plant’s position is, particularly to wind and weather.
Sheltered
Hardiness i Hardiness indicates how well a plant tolerates cold conditions outdoors. Higher ratings generally mean greater frost tolerance.
(−10 to −5 °C) Hardy in most of Ireland
Ideal Soil Conditions
Soil Type i Soil type describes the texture of the soil (clay, sand, loam, chalk). This affects drainage, nutrients and how roots grow.
Clay Loam Sand
Soil Moisture i Soil moisture tells you how wet or dry the soil should be for best growth. Match this to your garden conditions for healthier plants.
Moist but permeable / Free draining
Soil pH i Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is. It affects nutrient availability and can impact plant growth.
Acid Neutral
Plant Uses & Merits
Uses
  • Architectural
  • Patios / Courtyards
  • Containers
  • Against Wall
Merits
  • Low Maintenance

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