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Camellia jap. 'Black Lace' / 15Cm
Camellia japonica 'Black Lace'
Confirmed format: 15cm Pot
Plant Highlights: Rich formal double deep red flowers • Glossy dark green evergreen foliage • Flowers from late winter into spring • Excellent for acid-loving gardens and patio containers
Overview
Camellia japonica 'Black Lace' is a refined evergreen shrub grown for its richly coloured, formal double blooms and glossy dark green foliage. The luxurious deep red flowers are made up of neatly layered, symmetrical petals, creating an elegant display from late winter into spring, when dependable colour is especially welcome in the garden. Its naturally dense, upright habit provides year-round structure, making it an excellent choice as a specimen shrub, in woodland-style planting, or in a large patio container. The polished evergreen foliage forms an attractive backdrop throughout the seasons, while the flowers combine beautifully with other acid-loving plants such as rhododendrons, azaleas, and pieris.
Why We Love It
We love Camellia japonica 'Black Lace' for its elegant, perfectly layered deep red formal double blooms that brighten the garden during the quieter months. Its lustrous evergreen foliage offers structure all year round, rewarding thoughtful placement with years of dependable colour.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Camellia japonica 'Black Lace' |
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| Common Name | Japanese Camellia 'Black Lace' |
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub |
| Foliage | Glossy, dark green, evergreen |
| Flower Colour | Deep red |
| Flower Form | Formal double |
| Flowering Season | Mainly late winter to spring |
| Position | Partial shade or a sheltered position with gentle sun |
| Soil | Moist, well-drained acidic soil |
| Habit | Dense, upright and bushy |
| Mature Height | Approximately 2.5–3m over 10–20 years |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 2–2.5m over 10–20 years |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). Best grown in a sheltered position protected from cold, drying winds. |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in a sheltered position protected from cold, drying winds. Partial shade is generally best, particularly where flowers are protected from early morning sun after frost to help preserve the blooms. |
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| Soil | Grow in moist, well-drained acidic soil. If planting in a container, use a quality ericaceous compost and ensure the pot drains freely. Camellias dislike waterlogged conditions, especially during winter. |
| Watering | Water regularly while establishing and monitor container-grown plants during dry spells. Keep soil evenly moist without allowing it to become saturated. |
| Routine Care | Apply a mulch suitable for acid-loving plants in spring to conserve moisture and maintain soil health. Prune only lightly after flowering if shaping is needed, as flower buds for the following season develop later in the year. |
Perfect For
- Specimen border planting
- Woodland-style gardens
- Large patio containers
- Pairing with acid-loving companions like rhododendrons, azaleas, and pieris
Good to Know
- Protecting blooms from early morning sun after frost helps preserve flower quality.
- Ensure free drainage in pots, as camellias dislike waterlogging during winter.
- Prune lightly only after flowering to avoid removing next season's developing flower buds.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 15cm Pot |
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| Plant Type | Evergreen flowering shrub |
| Soil Requirement | Moist, well-drained acidic soil or ericaceous compost |
| Suitable Uses | Sheltered borders, woodland planting, and large patio containers |
| Expected Growth | Typically reaches around 2.5–3m high and 2–2.5m wide over many years depending on conditions and pruning |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Partial shade· Sheltered
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Acidic· Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 3.0m high· 2.5m wide
- Flowering
- Mainly late winter to spring· Red
- Foliage
- evergreen
Useful to know
Good for containersGood for borders
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