Camellia Gift Wrapped Anniversary Plant - 3 Options!

Here’s to love continually blooming! We’re offering you a Camellia gift wrapped anniversary plant - 3 options from £22.99, saving you 34% off Carbeth Plants Ltd’s price of £34.99 (correct as of 06.02.24).

Celebrate Anniversaries with the Timeless Camellia Shrub

The Camellia is an evergreen shrub admired for its symmetrical, rose-like blooms and glossy green foliage. Belonging to the Theaceae family, this plant adds elegance and vibrant colour to any outdoor space from late winter through early spring.

Plant Benefits & Botanical Highlights

• Flowering Period: Enjoy exquisite blooms from February to April—one of the first plants to flower each year.
• Mature Size: The Ruby variety can reach up to 2.5m, while Golden and Silver varieties grow to around 1.5m when mature.
• Year-Round Interest: Glossy evergreen leaves keep your patio or garden looking fresh even outside flowering season.

Growing Guide & Care Requirements

• Soil Preference: Plant in ericaceous (acidic) soil for best results; use an ericaceous compost if growing in containers.
• Light Requirements: Thrives in partial shade but tolerates full sun if roots are kept cool and moist.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells. Avoid hard tap water—rainwater is ideal.
• Hardiness: Hardy across most of the UK (RHS H5), suitable for outdoor planting year-round.
• Pruning: Minimal pruning needed; remove spent flowers and dead wood after blooming if desired.

Select Your Milestone Gift

• Golden Anniversary Camellia
• Silver Anniversary Camellia
• Ruby Wedding Camellia

Your plant arrives gift-wrapped with hessian fabric and a statement bow. Add a personalised message on the included gift card for an extra thoughtful touch—perfect for marking life's special moments.

Design Ideas & Companion Planting

• Create a striking container display with other acid-loving plants such as Pieris, Rhododendron, or Azalea.
• Add structure and colour to shaded borders or use as a focal point on patios and terraces.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant?
  The ideal time is early spring or autumn when soil moisture is high but temperatures are mild.
• How fast does it grow?
  The Camellia grows steadily, reaching full height over several years depending on variety and conditions.
• What type of soil does it need?
  This shrub prefers acidic (ericaceous) soil—use ericaceous compost for pots or amend garden beds as needed.