Vigorous, upright, evergreen shrub, valued for luxuriant rich green foliage and single/semi-double, cerise-pink, scented flowers with golden stamens. Prefers warm, sunny site and well drained neutral/acid soil. Sometimes wrongly called Hiryu.
Flower Colour : Single/semi-double, cerise-pink, scented
Flowering Time : Autumn-Winter
Scented : Yes
Ultimate Height : 2.00 metres / 6 feet 6 inches
Parentage : hiemalis
Hardiness :
-15°C (5°F) Hardy in a sheltered site in most UK, Damaged in severest winters. Often early into flower and growth.
Group : Camellias - Autumn flowering hybrids (hiemalis)
