Camellia japonica 'Lovelight'

Common Name: Camellia 'Lovelight'

Description: Camellia japonica 'Lovelight' is a vigorous evergreen shrub admired for its large, semi-double white flowers featuring broad petals and a small tuft of golden stamens at the center. These elegant blooms appear from late winter into early spring, providing a striking contrast against the glossy, dark green foliage. In Melbourne's climate, 'Lovelight' thrives in part shade to full shade, preferring a sheltered position away from early morning sun and cold, dry winds. It flourishes in well-drained, acidic soils enriched with organic matter. This versatile shrub is ideal for use as a specimen plant, informal hedge, or in woodland garden settings. Regular mulching and protection from harsh conditions will promote optimal growth and flowering.

Form:

• Shrub - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 2.5–4 metres
• Width: 2.5–4 metres

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Winter
• Flowers in Early Spring

Flower Colour:

• White with Golden Stamens

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Hedging
• Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society

Toxicity: No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Azaleas
• Rhododendrons
• Ferns
• Hostas
• Japanese Maples

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public via the following link. 

Camellia japonica 'Lovelight'