Description
Camellia 'Desire' is an elegant Camellia japonica cultivar featuring exquisite, double blooms in soft pastel pink, edged delicately in a deeper pink hue. This stunning display blooms from Autumn (Djeran) through to Early Spring (Djilba), making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas or large pots. Its compact, symmetrical form and showy blooms create a graceful focal point in protected parts of the garden where it can avoid Perth’s intense summer sun.
To support optimal growth, plant 'Desire' in well-drained, acidic soil using a Camellia-specific potting mix for best results. Regular watering is essential in Perth’s hot, dry weather to keep the soil moist and support healthy blooms and foliage. Reaching a mature height of 2.5 - 3 metres and a width of 2.5 - 3 metres, 'Desire' provides a beautiful evergreen backdrop in the garden, enhancing outdoor spaces with its lush foliage and romantic flowers.
| Botanical Name | Camellia japonica |
| Common Name | Camellia |
| Cultivar | Desire |
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Classification |
Camellia |
| PBR Name | |
| Origin | Japan |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2.5 - 3 M |
| Width | 2.5 - 3 M |
| Light | Morning sun/part shade to full shade |
| Soil | Well drained, acidic soil. Best planted in a mix specifically designed for Camellias. |
| Water Requirement | Keep soil moist in hot dry weather. |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Flower Colour | Soft pink, edged deeper pink |
| Flower Time | Djeran (Autumn) to Djilba (Early Spring) |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic to humans and animals |
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