Camellia 'High Fragrance'High Fragrance Camellia

The Camellia ‘High Fragrance’ is an elegant evergreen shrub admired for its large, semi-double to peony-shaped blooms in soft pink with a delicate, creamy center. True to its name, this Camellia is one of the few cultivars with a noticeable, sweet fragrance, making it a standout in any garden. Blooming in late winter to early spring, it provides seasonal charm while its glossy, dark green foliage offers year-round structure and beauty. Growing 2–4 meters tall, it is perfect for hedges, borders, or as a feature plant.

Low-maintenance and versatile, High Fragrance Camellia thrives in filtered light and well-drained soils, adding elegance and a lovely scent to gardens and landscapes.

المواصفات

• Height2–4 meters
• Width2–3 meters
• Native toHybrid origin (Camellia species native to East Asia)
• FoliageGlossy, dark green leaves; evergreen
• Growth rateModerate

الظروف

• SoilPrefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils enriched with organic matter
• LightPartial shade to filtered sunlight; tolerates morning sun and afternoon shade
• WaterModerate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• ClimateThrives in temperate and subtropical regions

خصائص إضافية

• FlowersLarge, fragrant, semi-double pink blooms; late winter to early spring
• FormBushy, upright growth with dense foliage
• UsesIdeal for hedges, borders, feature planting, or large containers
• SpacingPlant 1.5–3 meters apart for dense coverage or as standalone specimens
• Low MaintenanceRequires minimal pruning; shape lightly after flowering if needed
• Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free; monitor for scale and aphids
• Seasonal AppealBlooms provide seasonal interest; evergreen foliage offers year-round beauty
• Wildlife AttractionFlowers attract bees and other pollinators
• VersatilityComplements cottage, formal, and Japanese-style gardens

The High Fragrance Camellia is a refined and timeless shrub, perfect for adding fragrance, color, and structure to gardens while requiring minimal care.