Camellia Desire

Camellia japonica 'Desire' *(AGM)

The true definition of 'desire' is to strongly wish for or want and the absolute beauty of this variety will no doubt evoke that 'must have' feeling! Producing large, formal-double, bicolour flowers that are white to pale pink, edged with darker pink providing a stunning display from February through to April.

This is a vigorous variety of camellia has a dense, upright growth habit and glossy dark green leaves that provide year round interest. They are great for adding an evergreen back drop for plants that flower later in the season.

Eventual height and spread: 2.5-4m x 1.5-2.5m
Supplied height: 2L 20-30cm 

General Camellia Information

• Outdoor, evergreen flowering shrub


• An ericaceous plant, so requires acid soil


• Thrives in part shady locations


• Flowers late winter/early spring


• Low maintenance, year-round interest


• Grows well in containers


• Winter hardy

*AGM plants are plants that have been awarded the Award of Garden Merit (AGM) by the Royal Horticultural Society.