{"product_id":"camellia-j-curly-lady-1-5-ltr","title":"Camellia | Camellia japonica 'Curly Lady' (1.5 Litre)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA distinctive camellia with twisting branches, glossy evergreen leaves and red spring flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it as a permanent feature in a sheltered border, or grow it in a substantial container where its flowers can be enjoyed close up. The dark evergreen leaves continue to provide structure after flowering and work well alongside other plants that enjoy acidic soil, including pieris and skimmia. Allow space for the shrub to broaden as it matures; the supplied pot size is its current growing container, not its eventual size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: inherit; font-size: 1em; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy we like it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwisting branch structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed spring flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: inherit; font-size: 1em; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood root conditions are the key to a reliable display. Choose acidic, moisture-retentive soil with drainage, or ericaceous compost in a pot. Keep the rootball evenly moist during summer, when next season’s flower buds develop, and use rainwater where practical. Shelter from cold, drying winds and avoid a position where strong early sunshine reaches frozen buds. Camellias need little routine pruning; shape lightly after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose sheltered partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse acidic soil or ericaceous compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep moist through summer as flower buds form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect from cold drying winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune lightly after flowering, retaining the characteristic branching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering months:\u003c\/strong\u003e March, April. Typical season; weather and growing conditions can shift the start and finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight and spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expected mature height: 1.5–2.5 m. Expected spread: 1–1.5 m. Growth depends on conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Newlands Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48519399080263,"sku":"0047467","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/pan231026-30-camellia-j-curly-lady-1-5-ltr.jpg?v=1792777973","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/products\/camellia-j-curly-lady-1-5-ltr","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}