Plant in a Box Camellia japonica Bonomiana - Japanese rose

The Camellia Japonica, also known as the Japanese rose, is a must for every garden. The plant is native to China, Japan and Vietnam, where it grows high in the mountains. The Camellia Japonica Bonomiana flowers at the end of winter, between February and April, making it the perfect plant to welcome spring into your garden. The plant has beautiful white-pink flowers with elegant dark pink stripes that form striking random patterns. The camellia has many buds, so an explosion of colour in the early spring garden is guaranteed. The plant also adds colour to the garden in winter as it retains its foliage all year round. This makes it one of the best flowering plants for the northern European climate. The plant is supplied with a height of 50-60cm (measured with pot).

Care
The camellia prefers a slightly acidic soil, preferably with plenty of humus. In summer, it is important to keep the soil around the plant well moist. The plant prefers a spot in partial shade. Over time, the plant will grow into a large shrub, but several plants can also be grouped together to form a large shrub. In addition, the camellia does not grow quickly, usually about 15-20 cm per year. It is therefore not necessary to prune the plant regularly, especially in the early stages. However, it is important to remove spent branches and spent flowers.