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Camellia japonica 'Bob Hope'

Family Theaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   7a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H3 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The shrub Camellia japonica 'Bob Hope' (Japanese camellia) bears showy and bright red flowers during mid winter to mid spring. The showy glossy foliage is deep green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Camellia japonica 'Bob Hope' (Japanese camellia) has smooth bark. A specimen plant, Camellia japonica 'Bob Hope' (Japanese camellia) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, container, cut flowers, hedge, foundation, specimen and topiary.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Camellia japonica 'Bob Hope' (Japanese camellia) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.