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Camellia Royal Velvet

Camellia Royal Velvet
Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter

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Plant received very quickly and in perfect health with a beautiful and robust foliage.

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Camellia Royal Velvet, a variety with large single carmine red flowers blooming from February to April.
Flower size
8 cm
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
70 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Compact and vigorous, Camellia Royal Velvet is a variety with large single flowers, carmine red.

This variety blooms from February to April and forms a 1.20m (4 ft) tall and 70cm (28 in) wide spreading bush. It produces large single flowers with an 8cm (3 in) diameter, composed of carmine red petals adorned in the centre with a bouquet of golden stamens.

The round dark green leaves of this camellia measure 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in) in length and are evergreen. Hardy down to -14C°, this variety should be cultivated in partial shade, protected from cold winds. It prefers acidic, humus-rich, moist, and light soil.

Plant Camellia Royal Velvet in a bed of ericaceous soil together with azaleas, skimmia, Japanese quince, and heathers.

Its compact size also allows for pot cultivation. Place it on a semi-shaded terrace, along a wall, protected from cold and drying winds.

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Camellia Royal Velvet (Flowering) Flowering
Camellia Royal Velvet (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 70 cm
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time February to April
Flower size 8 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Camellia

Cultivar

Royal Velvet

Family

Theaceae

Other common names

Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference79911

Planting and care

The Royal Velvet Camellia prefers a partially shaded spot, sheltered from cold and drying winds. You can also grow it in full sun, but the roots need to stay moist. Plant in a moist, humus-bearing, acidic and well-drained soil. Do not plant the bush too deeply; the top of the root ball should be covered with 3 cm (1.2 in) of soil. In winter, cover with a 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3 in) thick mulch composed of leaf compost and crushed bark. Beware of late frosts that can damage the flowers and buds. During dry periods, water the bush to prevent the flower buds from dropping.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Pruning is not necessary. If required it should be done sparingly just after flowering, before the emergence of new spring shoots. Most camellia hybrids do not recover from excessive pruning.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time May to June
Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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