The glorious Camellia japonica Emperor of Russia Variegated produces an unusual and distinctive display of dense green foliage adorned with white edges. This evergreen shrub blooms with large, formal double flowers in rich shades of red, creating a stunning contrast against the variegated backdrop. A slow-growing, upright shrub, with a bushy habit, Emperor of Russia Variegated is a hardy, long-living plant. A striking container plant when potted into large pots and tubs, and excellent as a screen, hedge and specimen planting.
Soil: Plant in a free-draining soil that is medium to acidic pH, rich in organic matter. A potting mix rich in humus is ideal, added at the time of planting. It is recommended to create a mound to plant High Fragrance if your garden has 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. Shelter from strong winds.
Size: Height 2.5m x width 2m
Soil: Plant in a free-draining soil that is medium to acidic pH, rich in organic matter. A potting mix rich in humus is ideal, added at the time of planting. It is recommended to create a mound to plant High Fragrance if your garden has 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. Shelter from strong winds.
Size: Height 2.5m x width 2m