Camellia japonica 'Ill Tramonto' – A Gorgeous Evergreen Shrub with Fiery Orange-Red Blooms
Camellia japonica 'Ill Tramonto' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its vibrant, fiery orange-red flowers and glossy dark green foliage. The semi-double blooms, with their radiant shades of orange and red, create a stunning visual display in the garden, especially in late winter and early spring when many plants are still dormant. This Camellia variety brings bold color and elegance to any landscape, making it a perfect addition to gardens of all sizes, including containers, borders, and shaded corners.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
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Spring: 'Ill Tramonto' begins to bloom in late winter to early spring, showcasing its dazzling orange-red flowers with semi-double petals that gradually open to reveal a beautiful, layered bloom.
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Summer: The plant’s glossy evergreen leaves provide a rich, dark green backdrop, maintaining a tidy, attractive appearance throughout the warmer months.
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Autumn: The foliage remains vibrant, adding texture and structure to the garden as the season changes.
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Winter: This Camellia shines through the colder months, offering stunning color with its radiant blooms, brightening up shaded and dreary garden spaces.
Structure & Form
Camellia japonica 'Ill Tramonto' reaches a height of 90–120cm and a spread of 75–90cm, with a dense, rounded shape. Its vibrant orange-red flowers provide a bold contrast against the deep green foliage, adding visual interest and drama to any landscape. Its compact form makes it ideal for smaller gardens, containers, or as part of larger mixed borders, while its evergreen nature ensures year-round interest and beauty.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
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Formal Gardens: The fiery blooms and elegant form of 'Ill Tramonto' make it an excellent choice for structured and formal garden designs, where symmetry and color contrast are key.
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Foundation Plantings: This Camellia is perfect for planting near the foundation of homes or structures, offering a burst of color in early spring and attractive evergreen foliage throughout the year.
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Mixed Borders: The vibrant blooms stand out beautifully in mixed borders, particularly when paired with early-blooming perennials and flowering shrubs.
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Container Planting: Due to its compact size, 'Ill Tramonto' is ideal for container gardens, bringing color and structure to patios, balconies, and terraces.
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Wildlife Gardens: While not heavily fragrant, the Camellia provides shelter for small birds and wildlife, particularly in winter, when it adds valuable structure to the garden.
Growing Conditions & Care
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Position: Prefers partial shade to full sun, with some protection from the harsh afternoon sun. It thrives in morning sun and afternoon shade, which helps protect its blooms from scorching.
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Soil: Prefers slightly acidic, well-drained, fertile soil. It can tolerate a variety of soil types, but drainage is essential to prevent root rot.
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Hardiness: Hardy, making it suitable for temperate climates. Light frosts are generally tolerated, but extreme cold may require protection.
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Maintenance: Camellia 'Ill Tramonto' is relatively low-maintenance. Prune lightly after blooming to shape the plant or remove any dead or damaged growth. Mulching around the base in late fall helps protect the roots from freezing in colder climates.
Why Choose Camellia japonica 'Ill Tramonto'?
With its stunning orange-red flowers, glossy evergreen leaves, and compact size, Camellia 'Ill Tramonto' adds dramatic color and elegance to any garden. Its vibrant blooms bring much-needed cheer in late winter and early spring, and its evergreen foliage provides year-round interest. This low-maintenance shrub is perfect for adding structure and color to shaded or partially shaded areas, container gardens, or mixed borders.
Perfect Plant Combinations
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Spring Bulbs: Pair with early bloomers like Daffodils or Crocus for a vibrant spring display that extends the flowering season.
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Azaleas and Rhododendrons: Combine with other acid-loving shrubs for a lush, coordinated color scheme.
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Ferns: Underplant with ferns such as Japanese Painted Fern or Lady Fern for a soft, textured contrast.
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Hostas: Pair with Hostas to create beautiful foliage contrast, especially in shaded or semi-shaded locations.
Camellia japonica 'Ill Tramonto' is a beautiful and versatile evergreen shrub that will bring fiery color and elegance to your landscape. With its bold blooms and glossy foliage, it’s an excellent choice for gardens, containers, and borders. Whether you’re looking to add a splash of color to a shady corner or create a striking focal point in a larger design, 'Ill Tramonto' will undoubtedly make a statement in your garden.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
