Camellia sasanqua 'Cleopatra' - rezistenta la frig

Camellia sasanqua 'Cleopatra' - spectacular variety with abundant blooms.

Camellia is a wonderful plant, which delights us with its incredible flowers. The plant grows as a shrub and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. A mature/developed specimen blooms profusely in autumn for 4-6 months a year (depending on care and microclimate).
In Asia, the Camellia has special importance, being considered a symbol of the samurai.

JAPANESE CAMELLIA CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Plant development: Shrub, with a maximum height of 1.5 - 2 m and a diameter of 125-150 cm
Location: Camellia needs a lot of light but cannot stand direct sunlight all day long. It is recommended to place it in cool, partially shaded but bright spaces, with constant humidity. In the climatic conditions of Romania, the plant withstands very well outside - provided that it is planted in the garden, in a more protected place. It DOES NOT tolerate large temperature differences well (moving indoors-outdoors, from hot to cold or vice versa)!

Soil: prefers slightly acidic soil, but also grows well in neutral soil - in the garden, this aspect can be improved by administering sulfur supplements.
Propagation: By cuttings.
It withstands temperatures down to -15 degrees Celsius (if planted in a place protected from blizzards).
Height with pot included: approx. 50-70 cm (depending on the season)
Pot diameter: 19 cm

The decorative vase is not included in the price.