Camellia japonica 'Doctor Burnside' flowers dark-green often aquiring an attractive

dark-green often aquiring an attractive purple hue in autumn

Buds are sensative to frost and morning sun

Greece and south west Asia

An American reticulata x japonica hybrid producing gorgeous 15cm large

Very useful for bringing interest and structure to a planting scheme

Camellia japonica 'Doctor Burnside' flowers dark-green often aquiring an attractive'Dr Burnside' produces flowers in semi double or peony form, in a fiery scarlet. Slow growing, upright to spreading shrub or very small tree with age. Oval, glossy, leaves and profuse winter to spring blooming flowers in milder climates. Plant in humous rich free draining soil in dappled light avoiding cold winds and early morning sun. Non invasive roots. RHS hardiness rating: H5