Camellia japonica 'Lemon Drop'

Common Name:
Camellia 'Lemon Drop'

Description:
Camellia 'Lemon Drop' is an elegant, compact evergreen shrub known for its distinctive small, double white flowers that exhibit a subtle lemon-yellow hue at their centres. These charming blooms emerge from late winter to early spring, offering a delicate splash of colour during the cooler months. The plant's glossy, dark green foliage provides a striking contrast to the pale blossoms, enhancing its visual appeal. With a graceful, upright growth habit, 'Lemon Drop' reaches a mature height of approximately 1.5 to 2 metres, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, container planting, or as a feature in mixed borders. This camellia thrives in acidic, well-drained soils and prefers partial to full shade, making it particularly well-suited to sheltered positions that protect it from harsh afternoon sun and strong winds. Regular watering during dry periods and mulching to maintain soil moisture will promote healthy growth and abundant flowering.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5 – 2 m

• Width: 1 – 1.5 m

Aspect:

• Part Shade

• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• White with Lemon-Yellow Centre

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Suitable for Hedging

• Perennial

• Suitable for Shaded Gardens

• Low Maintenance

• Attractive Foliage

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Azalea

• Rhododendron

• Hellebore

• Ferns

• Pieris japonica

• Daphne odora