Camellia Japonica
Dixie Knight
Large INFORMAL DOUBLE.
Brilliant deep red.
Fast, bushy growth.
Flowering late-May to mid-September.
Requires semi-shade, no direct sun before 12 noon on a winter's day when flowering.
Blooms are sun hardy in coastal areas.
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- Japonicas
- Reticulatas
- Sasanquas
- Species & Hybrids
- Fragrant Varieties
- Bloom Types
SINGLE
One layer of petals surrounding prominent central cluster of stamens (in which odd petaloids may appear).
an example
Tama-No-Ura
SEMI-DOUBLE
Two or more layers of petals surrounding usually prominent central cluster of stamens (in which odd petaloids may appear).
an example
Great Eastern
DOUBLE
Large outer petals surrounding distinct central crown, cushion or cluster of bunched petals or petaloids (Waratah form).
an example
Elegans Champagne
INFORMAL DOUBLE
Double bloom comprising several layers of petals mostly twisted, irregular or confused and mostly obscuring stamens.
an example
Lady Loch
FORMAL DOUBLE
Of regular form - many layers of petals arranged symetrically to bud centre. Formal doubles are not suitable for salt laden winds in coastal positions.
an example
Prince Frederick William