Camellia Royal Velvet

Compact and vigorous, Camellia Royal Velvet is a variety with large single flowers, carmine red.

This variety blooms from February to April and forms a 1.20m (4 ft) tall and 70cm (28 in) wide spreading bush. It produces large single flowers with an 8cm (3 in) diameter, composed of carmine red petals adorned in the centre with a bouquet of golden stamens.

The round dark green leaves of this camellia measure 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in) in length and are evergreen. Hardy down to -14C°, this variety should be cultivated in partial shade, protected from cold winds. It prefers acidic, humus-rich, moist, and light soil.

Plant Camellia Royal Velvet in a bed of ericaceous soil together with azaleas, skimmia, Japanese quince, and heathers.

Its compact size also allows for pot cultivation. Place it on a semi-shaded terrace, along a wall, protected from cold and drying winds.