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Emperor of Russia Camellia

Camellia japonica 'Emperor of Russia' · Theaceae

A vigorous old japonica with large, loose peony-form blooms of deep red, sometimes splashed white, and showy golden stamens. A handsome shaded feature and cut flower.

At a glance

  • Habit
    Shrub
  • Light
    Part Shade, Full Shade
  • Water
    Moderate Water
  • Soil
    Acidic Soil, Well-Drained
  • Climate
    Warm Temperate, Cool Temperate
  • Frost
    Frost-Hardy
  • Mature size
    3 m H × 2 m W
  • Foliage
    Evergreen
  • Flowering
    Winter Flowering, Spring Flowering
  • Growth rate
    Moderate Growth
  • Maintenance
    Low Maintenance

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