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Camellia japonica 'Colonel Fiery'

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 'Colonel Fiery' (Japanese camellia) bears showy and bright red flowers during late winter to mid-spring. The showy glossy foliage is deep green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Camellia japonica 'Colonel Fiery' (Japanese camellia) has smooth bark. A specimen plant, Camellia japonica 'Colonel Fiery' (Japanese camellia) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, container, cut flowers, hedge, foundation, specimen and topiary.