Camellia Japonica Kasuga Yama 3 Litre Pot

Camellia japonica ‘Kasuga Yama’ is a beautiful cultivar of Japanese camellia, known for its elegant blooms and evergreen foliage. This variety is popular for its striking flowers and ability to thrive in the U.K.'s climate, offering year-round ornamental value.

1. Flowers

• Form: Medium to large blooms with a formal double or semi-double structure, showcasing tightly arranged petals.
• Color: Deep, vibrant red flowers with a velvety appearance, making them particularly striking against the glossy green foliage.
• Blooming Season: Flowers in late winter to early spring, typically from February to April in the U.K.

2. Foliage

• Leaves: Glossy, dark green, and leathery, providing a rich evergreen backdrop throughout the year.
• Shape: Oval with finely serrated edges, characteristic of camellias.

3. Growth Habit

• Size: Typically grows to 1.5–2.5 meters (5–8 feet) in height, with a spread of about 1.2–2 meters (4–6 feet), depending on conditions.
• Form: Upright and bushy, making it suitable for hedges, borders, or as a standalone feature.

Planting and Growing Requirements

1. Preferred Conditions

• Soil: Requires acidic to neutral soil (pH 5.5–6.5), rich in organic matter, moist, and well-drained.
  • For alkaline soils, use ericaceous compost or grow in containers.
• Light: Thrives in partial shade. Avoid full sun, which can scorch leaves, and morning sun after frosts, which can damage flowers.
• Shelter: Plant in a location protected from strong winds and late frosts to preserve flowers.

Common Uses

1. Specimen Plant:
   • Excellent as a standalone feature in gardens or containers due to its showy flowers and evergreen foliage.
2. Hedges and Screens:
   • Forms a dense, attractive hedge or screen, particularly in sheltered, shaded areas.
3. Mixed Borders:
   • Combines well with other acid-loving plants such as rhododendrons, azaleas, or pieris.
4. Containers:
   • Perfect for patios or small gardens, especially in regions with less acidic soil.

Camellia Japonica Kasuga Yama 3 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Slow Growing Spring Red Evergreen

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.