Camellia japonica 'Margaret Davis'

Common Name: Camellia 'Margaret Davis'

Description: Camellia japonica 'Margaret Davis' is an evergreen shrub renowned for its exquisite, medium-sized, peony-form flowers. The blooms are creamy-white with ruffled petals edged in a rich rosy pink, creating a striking contrast against the glossy, dark green foliage. Flowering from late winter into early spring, this camellia adds elegance to gardens during the cooler months. In Melbourne's climate, 'Margaret Davis' thrives in part shade to full shade, preferring well-drained, acidic soils enriched with organic matter. It's ideal as a specimen plant, in mixed shrub borders, or as an informal hedge. Regular mulching and protection from harsh afternoon sun and strong winds will promote optimal growth and flowering.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 2.5 to 4 metres
• Width: Approximately 2.5 to 4 metres

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Winter
• Flowers in Early Spring

Flower Colour:

• Creamy-White with Rosy Pink Edges

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• 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 'Margaret Davis'