
Plants
Japanese Camellia 'Le Lys' / Camellia japonica Le Lys
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Geographic origins: Japan, China, Korea.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 1,5 metre, width up to 1,5 metre.
Foliage: Evergreen.
Type of soil: Not chalky and well drained.
Hardiness: Hardy to -14°C.
Exposure: Partial shade or full sun, sheltered from cold winds.
Properties and uses:
The Japanese Camellia 'Le Lys' has pure white semi double flowers. The flowers appear between April and May. To increase the number of flowers from year to year, it is a good idea to water the plant from April through to September. The Camellia 'Le Lys' is very tolerant of pruning once the flowering period is over.
The Japanese Camellia ‘Le Lys’ is happy either planted as a lone specimen in the garden or in a border with other peat loving plants. It is also very beautiful when grown in a pot or planter on your balcony against either a trellis or a wall. -