Camellia Spring Festival

A shrub with a pyramidal habit that blooms abundantly, Spring Festival Camellia is a rustic variety with small, soft pink double flowers.

This variety blooms from February to May and forms a bush 1.20m (4 ft) in height and 80cm (32 in) in width. It produces small, double flowers measuring 4-5cm (2 in) in diameter, made up of soft pink, overlapping petals.

At budburst, the young leaves are coppery and gradually turn dark green. They measure 5 to 7cm (2 to 3 in) in length and are evergreen. Hardy down to -15°C, this variety is grown in partial shade, sheltered from cold winds. It prefers acidic, humus-rich, moist, and light soils.

Plant Spring Festival Camellia in an ericaceous bed alongside azaleas, skimmia, Japanese quince, and heathers. It also works well as a low hedge.

Its compact size and pyramidal habit also make it suitable for container cultivation. Place it on a partially shaded terrace, alongside a wall, protected from cold and drying winds.