Camellia japonica Elegans

Common Name: Camellia elegans

Description:
Camellia japonica ‘Elegans’ is a classic, vigorous evergreen shrub celebrated for its showy, anemone-form double flowers in deep rose-pink tones, often accented with subtle white petaloids at the centre. Blooms span early to mid-spring, draping over glossy, dark green foliage and creating a striking seasonal display. Growing best in sheltered, partial shade, this mid-sized camellia thrives in moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Generally disease-resistant and easy to maintain, it benefits from light annual pruning after flowering to retain shape and promote fresh blooms. In Melbourne's temperate climate, it flourishes in shaded garden spots, woodland borders, or large pots, adding refined elegance with minimal upkeep.

Form:

• Shrub – Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 2.5–4 m

• Width: 1.5–2.5 m

Aspect:

• Part Shade

• Full Shade (or morning sun)

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring (early to mid‑season)

Flower Colour:

• Deep rose-pink with occasional white-centred petaloids

Key Attributes:

• Evergreen

• Disease Resistant

• Perennial

• Suitable for Pots & Containers

• Suitable for Hedging or Screens

• Woodland Garden Friendly

• Low-Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Rhododendron – thrives in similar acidic, shaded conditions

• Pieris japonica – echoes evergreen structure and blossom timing

• Hellebore – early underplanting adds winter to spring interest

• Ferns – enhance woodland appeal with delicate texture