Camellia Volunteer
$39.95 – $145.00
Medium, dense, upright, large shrub with glossy, dark green, oval leaves. In winter the plant is covered in large, variegated, ruffled flowers that open to deep rich pink with white edges and deepens to a dark pink-red and white through the season. Occasionally plain dark pink flowers will appear. Use in cottage gardens, general landscaping or as a screen. Camellias require rich, moist, well drained soils. Will not grow in clay or alkaline soils. Moderate water requirements once established. Keep moist during the warmer months. Do not spray water on the foliage when temperatures are above 25 degrees as it will burn the leaves.
Camellia ‘Volunteer’ – Various pot sizes
Camellia Volunteer is a medium, dense, upright, large shrub with glossy, dark green, oval leaves. In winter the plant is covered in large, variegated, ruffled flowers that open to deep rich pink with white edges and deepens to a dark pink-red and white through the season. Occasionally plain dark pink flowers will appear. Use in cottage gardens, general landscaping or as a screen. Camellias require rich, moist, well-drained soils. Camellia Volunteer does not grow well in clay or alkaline soils. Moderate water requirements once established. Keep moist during the warmer months. Do not spray water on the foliage when temperatures are above 25 degrees as it will burn the leaves.
Position: Part shade
Height: 2m
Width: 1.5m
Garden Uses:
- Tall hedge
- Feature plant
- Potted into larger containers
- Formal gardens
- Japanese gardens
- Espalier
Planting Tips:
Make sure to prepare the soil prior to planting. Mixing in a bag of well-aged animal manure or compost can help to conditions and revitalise tired soil. Make sure to blend with pre-existing soil, mixing together thoroughly. Once the soil has been prepare, dig a hole which is wider, but not deeper, than what the original size of the pot the plant has come in. Position the plant in the hole and backfill any gasp with the excess soil. Give the plant a deep soaking of water to help settle the roots.
If planting into a pot make sure that the container chosen is large enough for the plant being planted. Never pot a plant into a container which is too small. Use a premium quality potting mix as this has all the added fertilisers and wetting agents required for having a healthy plant.