Camellia japonica 'CM Hovey'CM Hovey Camellia

The Camellia japonica 'CM Hovey', or CM Hovey Camellia, is a graceful evergreen shrub renowned for its abundant, perfectly formed, semi-double, deep pink blooms with a touch of rose tones. Flowering from late winter to early spring, it adds timeless elegance and vibrant colour to gardens during the cooler months. Its glossy, dark green foliage forms a dense and upright habit, making it ideal for hedges, borders, or as a feature plant.

This hardy and long-lived camellia thrives in a variety of climates, offering year-round greenery and seasonal brilliance.

Specifications

• Height2 to 4 metres
• Width1.5 to 3 metres
• Native toJapan
• FoliageGlossy, dark green leaves; evergreen
• Growth rateSlow to moderate

Conditions

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

Additional Features

• FlowersSemi-double, deep pink blooms in late winter to early spring
• UsesPerfect for hedges, borders, containers, or as a feature plant
• SpacingPlant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for dense hedges or 2 to 3 metres for individual displays
• Low MaintenanceRequires light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and encourage blooms
• Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free with proper care
• Seasonal AppealStriking flowers in winter and early spring; evergreen foliage provides year-round beauty
• VersatilityComplements formal, cottage, and Japanese-style gardens

The CM Hovey Camellia is a classic and elegant shrub, perfect for adding colour, structure, and charm to gardens and landscapes.