Camellia japonica 'Lovelight'
Lovelight‘ is a graceful evergreen shrub admired for its elegant, large white blooms that appear from late winter to early spring. The semi-double flowers feature layers of soft, white petals, forming a delicate, rounded shape. At the centre, a striking cluster of bright golden-yellow stamens contrasts beautifully with the pure white petals. Its dark green, glossy, oval-shaped leaves with slightly serrated edges create a lush, dense backdrop.
Cultural
Camellia japonica prefers a sheltered location, avoid direct afternoon sun that can scorch its leaves and flowers.
Soil:
Prefers a slightly acidic, well-drained soil.
Aspect:
Part shade.
Maintenance:
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and to remove any dead or damaged growth. Be cautious of cutting off developing buds. Apply a Camellia-specific fertiliser in spring to promote healthy growth. Susceptible to aphids, spider mites, and scale insects- treat as required.
Water Requirements:
Will not tolerate extended dry periods, ensure adequate watering.
Seasonal Interest:
Winter to spring flowering.
Landscape Uses
A versatile plant with several valuable landscape uses. Its elegant flowers and glossy foliage make it an attractive feature plant in garden beds or borders. When planted in a row, it can form a dense, evergreen hedge or screen, providing privacy and shelter while adding year-round greenery. It is also well-suited to container planting, making it a great choice for patios, balconies, and courtyards, where it can be showcased as a potted specimen. Its classic beauty and long flowering season complement traditional and cottage-style gardens, and it pairs beautifully with Azalea, Pieris, and Helleborus.
Dimensions
Height to 4.0m
Width to 2.0m
Width to 2.0m