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Camellia ‘Blood of China’ – evergreen flowering shrub with large, semi-double, rich red flowers with golden stamens. Grows to about 2.5m x 1.5m, ideal for large containers and shady and woodland gardens. UK nursery-grown at St Annes, supplied in a 5L pot.
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Bring late winter to spring interest to your garden with Camellia ‘Blood of China’. Blood of China is a vigorous Camellia japonica with large, semi-double to peony-form flowers in deep, rich red, set off by golden stamens. It flowers in spring and is known for being late-flowering and reliable.
Camellias are classic evergreen shrubs with glossy, dark green leaves and beautiful rose-like flowers from late winter into spring, when little else is in bloom. They are long-lived and reliable in shady, acid-soil gardens and patio pots.
Camellia ‘Blood of China’ grows best in dappled shade, sheltered from early-morning sun and cold wind, in moist, well-drained, acidic soil or ericaceous compost. It is a good choice for large containers, and also works well for shady and woodland gardens, evergreen screening and shady borders. Pair with rhododendrons, pieris, ferns, hellebores and skimmias.
Water the plant well in its pot an hour before planting. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, loosen the soil at the base, and mix in some garden compost. Set the plant at the same level it sat in the pot, backfill, firm gently and water in thoroughly.
Keep the roots moist, especially in late summer when next year’s flower buds form. Feed in spring with an ericaceous fertiliser and water with rainwater. Keep the roots moist, especially in summer when buds form. Feed with ericaceous fertiliser and prune after flowering. Prune lightly after flowering if needed to shape the plant. Bud drop is usually caused by dry roots in late summer; yellow leaves suggest alkaline soil.
Excellent in large pots of ericaceous compost; water with rainwater.
Our plants are nursery-grown at St Annes in North West England, raised outdoors and in tunnels in real UK weather rather than a hothouse, so they arrive healthy, acclimatised and well rooted. This Camellia ‘Blood of China’ is supplied in a 5L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.
How big does Camellia ‘Blood of China’ grow?
Camellia ‘Blood of China’ typically reaches 2.5m x 1.5m, depending on position, soil and pruning.
When does Camellia ‘Blood of China’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is late winter to spring, when it shows large, semi-double, rich red flowers with golden stamens.
Is Camellia ‘Blood of China’ hardy?
Hardy in the UK, though open flowers can be damaged by frost.
How do I prune Camellia ‘Blood of China’?
Prune lightly after flowering if needed to shape the plant.
Why do Camellia ‘Blood of China’ buds drop before opening?
Bud drop usually follows dry roots in late summer or autumn. Water regularly through that period.
Can Camellia ‘Blood of China’ grow in a pot?
Yes. Use ericaceous compost, water with rainwater and feed with an ericaceous fertiliser in spring.
Add Camellia ‘Blood of China’ to your basket today and enjoy late winter to spring interest in your garden.
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