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Camellia 'Festival of Lights'

Camellia 'Festival of Lights' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its bright red flowers and glossy dark green foliage. This striking camellia produces masses of blooms through the cooler months which bring vibrant colour to New Zealand gardens. The rich flowers stand out against the lush foliage and create a dramatic seasonal display. Camellia 'Festival of Lights' is ideal for gardeners wanting a reliable flowering shrub with strong visual impact.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:2.00 m
Spread:1.50 m
Flowering time:Spring, Winter
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku10928

How to grow Camellia 'Festival of Lights' in NZ

Camellia 'Festival of Lights' grows best in a sheltered position with fertile well drained slightly acidic soil. In New Zealand gardens it performs well in areas protected from strong afternoon sun and drying winds. Choose a position with morning sun or light shade so the plant develops healthy foliage and produces abundant flowers. Water regularly while the plant establishes so the root system develops strongly.

Camellia 'Festival of Lights' care tips

Camellia 'Festival of Lights' prefers soil that remains lightly moist but should never become waterlogged. Apply a camellia fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth and encourage the next season of flowering. Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and keep the roots cool during warmer months. Light pruning after flowering will help maintain a tidy shape and encourage dense growth.

Camellia 'Festival of Lights' size, spacing, and growth rate

Camellia 'Festival of Lights' typically grows to around two to three metres tall and about two metres wide. It has a moderate growth rate and gradually forms a dense rounded shrub. For best results allow around one point five to two metres between plants so they have space to develop fully. In suitable conditions this camellia becomes a spectacular garden feature.

Landscaping uses for Camellia 'Festival of Lights'

Camellia 'Festival of Lights' is widely used in formal gardens, mixed shrub borders, and woodland style plantings. The vivid flowers provide colour during late winter and spring when many other plants are not flowering. It works beautifully as a specimen shrub, a flowering hedge, or planted near entrances and pathways where the blooms can be enjoyed. The evergreen foliage provides structure throughout the year.

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