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Camellia japonica 'Bonomiana'
Introduce timeless elegance to your garden with Camellia japonica 'Bonomiana', a classic evergreen shrub celebrated for its exquisite, semi-double blooms. The large flowers showcase a stunning combination of soft pink petals, beautifully streaked and splashed with deeper pink tones, and a delicate yellow center. Blooming from late winter through early spring, 'Bonomiana' brings graceful color to the garden during the colder months when few other plants are in flower.
This camellia grows to a mature height of 2.5-4 meters with a spread of 1.5-3 meters, making it perfect for borders, hedges, or as a standalone specimen. It thrives in partial shade with well-drained, acidic soil, making it an ideal choice for woodland gardens or shaded areas. The glossy, dark green foliage adds structure and interest year-round, while its long-lasting flowers attract pollinators.
Key Features:
- Flowers: Large, semi-double blooms in soft pink with deeper pink streaks, blooming from late winter to early spring
- Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves providing year-round interest
- Height & Spread: Grows to 2.5-4 meters tall with a spread of 1.5-3 meters
- Growth Habit: Upright, bushy form ideal for borders, hedges, or specimen planting
- Best Placement: Perfect for woodland gardens, shaded borders, or mixed beds
- Care Requirements: Low maintenance; thrives in partial shade with well-drained, acidic soil
Bring a touch of sophistication to your garden with Camellia japonica 'Bonomiana'—a resilient shrub that offers breathtaking blooms and lush evergreen foliage for year-round beauty and seasonal charm.
Growing Guide
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). |
|---|---|
| Pruning | Prune lightly in late spring immediately after flowering if needed to shape |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Partial shade
- Soil & drainage
- Acidic· Well drained
- Mature size
- 4.0m high· 3.0m wide
- Flowering
- Yellow· Pink· Multicolour
- Foliage
- evergreen
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