Camellia x williamsii 'Buttons n Bows'

Common Name: Camellia 'Buttons 'n' Bows'

Description: Camellia x williamsii 'Buttons 'n' Bows' is an evergreen shrub admired for its exquisite double blooms featuring soft pink petals delicately edged in deeper pink hues. The slightly ruffled petals create a charming, textured appearance. Flowering from late winter into early spring, it brings a delightful splash of colour to gardens during this period. The plant's glossy, dark-green, ovate leaves provide an elegant backdrop to the blossoms. In Melbourne's climate, 'Buttons 'n' Bows' thrives in part shade, preferring well-drained, slightly acidic soils enriched with organic matter. Its compact, upright growth habit makes it suitable for use as a specimen plant, in mixed shrub borders, or as a container plant. Regular watering during dry periods and mulching to conserve soil moisture will promote optimal growth and flowering. Pruning after flowering can help maintain its shape and encourage bushier growth.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 1.5 to 2 metres
• Width: Approximately 1 to 1.5 metres

Aspect:

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Winter
• Flowers in Early Spring

Flower Colour:

• Soft Pink with Deeper Pink Edges

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Containers
• Suitable for Mixed Shrub Borders
• Evergreen

Toxicity: No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Azaleas
• Rhododendrons
• Gardenias
• Hydrangeas
• Japanese Maples

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here