Camellia japonica 'Virginia Franco'
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Camellia japonica 'Virginia Franco'

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Camellia japonica ‘Virginia Franco’ is a refined evergreen shrub grown for its elegant, formal double flowers in a clear, medium pink. Flowering from late winter into spring, the neatly layered petals create a smooth, symmetrical bloom that opens gradually and holds well on the plant. Set against glossy, dark green foliage, the flowers provide calm, classic colour during the early season. With a naturally upright and tidy growth habit, this cultivar is well suited to specimen planting, sheltered borders, and woodland-style gardens where structure and subtle elegance are key.
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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • White
  • Pink
Eventual Height
  • 1.5-2m
Flowering Month
  • February
  • March
  • April
Planting Position
  • Part shade
Features
  • Evergreen
  • Spring flowering
  • Low maintenance

How to care for Camellia japonica 'Virginia Franco'

Light:
Partial shade; sheltered from strong morning sun and cold winds.

Soil:
Acidic, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil.

Water:
Water regularly, especially in dry periods; avoid waterlogging.

Pruning:
Minimal pruning; trim lightly after flowering if needed.

Hardiness:
Hardy in mild to temperate climates; protect buds from late frost.

Feeding:
Apply an ericaceous fertiliser in spring and again after flowering.

Notes

Evergreen shrub with a dense, upright habit.

Grown for its large white flowers with striking red streaks and splashes.

Flowers in late winter to spring.

Glossy dark green foliage year-round.

Ideal for woodland gardens, borders, or containers.

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