{"product_id":"cherries-jubilee-camellia-camellia-japonica-cherries-jubilee","title":"Cherries Jubilee Camellia - Camellia japonica 'Cherries Jubilee'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCherries Jubilee Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cherries Jubilee') is an evergreen shrub, 2m to 3m high and 1.5m to 2.5m wide, with glossy green leaves and very large red double flowers. The ruffled blooms have smaller white petals at the heart and gold stamens. It can be clipped into a hedge, but it earns its keep as a feature plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuge ruffled blooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large red double flowers open loose and frilled, and a single plant makes a statement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite and gold at the heart.\u003c\/strong\u003e Smaller white petals and gold stamens in the centre lift the red and draw the eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy leaves all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The evergreen foliage stays handsome long after the flowers have finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright and dense.\u003c\/strong\u003e The habit suits an ornamental hedge, and the plant also does well in a large container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost tolerant once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Japonicas cope with cool climates, and this one tolerates frost once it is established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a spot where the flowers are the focus, with room to reach 2m to 3m. Plain green neighbours or a pale wall behind let the red stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a row for a dense evergreen hedge. It takes a few seasons to close up, so be patient in the early years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot suits a young plant, but it will want a bigger container, or the ground, as it approaches full size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cherries Jubilee Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny or partly shaded, with morning or afternoon sun, and out of strong wind. Japonicas suit cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and established plants tolerate frost. In warm, humid districts a sasanqua is usually easier, so give this one a sheltered, partly shaded spot there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well drained soil prepared with mulch. Like other camellias it prefers an acidic soil, so avoid lime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly for the first 12 weeks or until established, and keep the soil evenly moist in summer while next season's buds develop. Feed with a camellia specific fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering, and only as much as you need to shape it. Cutting later removes next season's flower buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Cherries Jubilee Camellia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. A tube is a small start for a large plant, so plan on a few seasons of growth before the first big show. Plants travel upright and settle in within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower supplies the tubes, and they are not always available. A tube shows as sold out when the grower has none, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003eBrowse our full camellia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/evergreen-shrubs\"\u003eEvergreen shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003eCamellia bushes: varieties, growing and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it make a good hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The upright, dense habit clips well, and spacing plants 1m apart gives a solid evergreen hedge in time. Planted alone, it is better still as a feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJaponicas flower later in the season than sasanquas, so expect the large red blooms after the sasanqua display has finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamellias are not considered toxic to cats and dogs, so it is a comfortable choice for a family garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790229242175,"sku":"CAM-JAP-CHERRI-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/cherries-jubilee-camellia-camellia-japonica-cherries-jubilee.jpg?v=1792196940","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/cherries-jubilee-camellia-camellia-japonica-cherries-jubilee","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}