CAMELLIA - Three main varieties : Japonica (Common Camellia): Shiny, oval, dark green leaves with red/white/pink flowers March to May.

Reticulata: Long, narrow dark green leaves and big, funnel shaped pink/red/purple unscented flowers with 15-20 petals.

Sasanqua: Drooping habit with lighter green, small, oblong, blunt-ended leaves with white/pink scented flowers with 6-8 petals.

STYLE: suited to every style, except formal upright and broom.

WARNING: Branches are brittle so protect with rafia. Do not leave wire on the tree for more than a month or two.