CAMELIA GENERAL COLETTI - 8B083-

Botanical description

The Camellia 'General Coletti' is a selected variety of Camellia japonica, characterized by spectacular flowering: large semi-double or anemone-shaped flowers, bright red streaked with white, sometimes variegated with irregular petals, making it unique and easily recognizable.

The plant is a evergreen shrub with medium-slow growth, An upright, well-branched plant with leathery, elliptical, glossy dark green leaves. It can reach 2-3 meters in height when mature, making it ideal for hedges, ornamental groups, or potted cultivation.

Cultivation and care

• Location: It prefers a partial shade location, protected from direct sunlight during the hottest hours of the day and from cold winds.
• Soil: It requires acid soil (pH 5.5-6.5), rich in organic matter, well-drained but capable of retaining moisture.
• Watering: Regularly, with calcareous water, keeping the substrate moist but not saturated. Avoid waterlogging.
• Fertilization: Use a specific fertilizer for acid-loving plants (e.g., azaleas, rhododendrons) in spring and late summer.
• Pruning: Light pruning after flowering to maintain the plant's shape and encourage branching.
• Hardy: It is hardy down to -10/-12°C, but in cold climates, protecting young plants in their first few years is recommended.

Flowering

The Camellia 'General Coletti' flowers between late winter and spring (from February to April), depending on the climate zone. The bicolor flowers, with their dramatic shape and large size (8–12 cm in diameter), add an exotic and elegant touch to any garden.

Ornamental uses

• Decorative hedges and shrubs
• Potted cultivation on terraces and balconies
• Japanese-style gardens or partial shade
• A contrasting element in winter-flowering gardens