A Camellia is a musthave for every garden, especially during the spring. The Camellia Japonica is better known as the Japanese Rose. The plant is native to China, Japan and Vietnam, where it grows high in the mountains. The plant is very hardy and retains its leaves even in winter, making it an ideal plant for the European climate. However, its best characteristic are its flowers. The Camellia Japonica is an early bloomer, since its beautiful red flowers grow from February to May. Care A Camellia prefers a slightly acidic soil, preferably rich in humus. During the summer, it is important to keep the soil around the plant well moist. The plant prefers to be in partial shade. Eventually the plant will grow into a large shrub, but several plants can also be put together to make one large shrub. Furthermore, the Camellia does not grow quickly, usually about 15-20 cm per year. Therefore, especially in the beginning, it is not necessary to prune the plant regularly. However, it is important to remove spent branches and spent flowers. Size The plants have a height of 60-70cm upon delivery, measured including the nursery pot. The plants are supplied in a nursery pot with a diameter of 19cm.