A japonica bearing brilliant scarlet-red semi-double blooms with prominent golden stamens against dark, glossy leaves. Showy and reliable for shaded features and cut flowers.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 2.5 m H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Moshio Camellia
Botanically, Camellia japonica 'Moshio' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Theaceae family. It reaches around 2.5 m tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Red flowers appear in winter and spring.
Where to grow Moshio Camellia
Moshio Camellia suits warm-temperate and cool-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Moshio Camellia does best in acidic and free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Moshio Camellia does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Prune Moshio Camellia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Moshio Camellia in the garden
Moshio Camellia earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, pots and courtyard containers and cut flowers for the vase. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Combine Moshio Camellia with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Moshio Camellia
Plant Sale lists Moshio Camellia as potted plants and advanced specimens. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
