Camellia jap. Black Lace

Camellia japonica ‘Black Lace’ is an elegant, evergreen camellia with glossy dark green foliage and sumptuous dark red spring blooms. Best in light shade to shade, it thrives in moist but well-drained, humus-rich acidic soil and benefits from shelter from early morning sun and cold winds. A slow-growing, long-lived shrub for woodland-style borders, shaded beds, or as a refined specimen; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.

Position: Light shade to shade; sheltered from early morning sun

Rate of Growth: Slow-growing

Soil: Acidic, humus-rich, moist but well-drained

Hardiness: Hardy (RHS H5)

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