Camellia japonica ‘Bob Hope’
A unique camellia with deep red blooms.

Camellia Bob Hope is an upright, medium-sized, evergreen shrub with glossy, small dark green, foliage. In Winter, the plant will be covered in large dark velvet red blooms with bright golden stamens. Prune after flowering, in late Winter, to desired height and shape, as this will encourage a bushy growth habit. Moderate water requirements once established but will require deep soaking in the peak of summer as this will benefit the plant. Prefers to be grown in humus-rich, well-draining soil.

Position: Part-shade – full shade
Height: 3-4m
Width: 3-4m

Garden Uses:

• Tall hedge

• Feature plant

• Potted into larger containers

• Formal gardens

• Japanese gardens

• Espalier

Planting Tips: 

Make sure to prepare the soil before 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 the pre-existing ground, mixing thoroughly. Once the soil has been prepare, dig a hole which is broader, 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 gaps with the excess soil. Give the plant a deep soaking of water to help settle the roots.

The container chosen needs to be large enough for the plant selected. 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.

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• Compost and Manures

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