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Captain Rawes Camellia

Camellia reticulata 'Captain Rawes' · Theaceae

The original cultivated reticulata, an old and stately camellia bearing very large, semi-double carmine rose-pink blooms. Tall and open, it makes a magnificent woodland feature.

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: 4 m H × 3 m W
Foliage: Evergreen
Flowering: Winter Flowering, Spring Flowering
Growth rate: Moderate Growth
Maintenance: Moderate Maintenance

Good for

Feature / Specimen
Cut Flower & Vase
Pet-Safe / Non-Toxic