Camellia japonica Buttons ‘n’ Bows is a stunning plant with formal flowers that start off light pink and transition to a darker pink at the edges, creating a beautiful display with its curved petals. The foliage is dark green, glossy, and dense, providing a striking contrast to the pale flowers. Like most camellias, Buttons ‘n’ Bows can be pruned after flowering. It is best to feed the plants in spring and summer with high-quality complete fertilizer.
Soil: Improve poor or heavy soils by adding plenty of decomposed organic matter before planting. Raised beds are recommended for areas with heavy clay soils.
Conditions: Sunny or partly shaded position with morning or afternoon sun. It can be grown throughout Australia and is tolerant of both heat and light frost, but may need protection in extreme situations, especially when young.
Size: Height 3m x width 2m
Soil: Improve poor or heavy soils by adding plenty of decomposed organic matter before planting. Raised beds are recommended for areas with heavy clay soils.
Conditions: Sunny or partly shaded position with morning or afternoon sun. It can be grown throughout Australia and is tolerant of both heat and light frost, but may need protection in extreme situations, especially when young.
Size: Height 3m x width 2m