{"product_id":"unryu-zigzag-camellia-camellia-japonica-unryu","title":"Unryu Zigzag Camellia - Camellia japonica 'Unryu'","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnryu Zigzag Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Unryu') is an evergreen shrub with glossy leaves, cup-shaped red flowers with golden stamens and stems that zigzag as they grow. It reaches 2m to 4m high and 2m to 3m wide, and mature plants are bushy right down to the ground. The flowers are as wide as a cricket ball, so it is a distinctive choice for a feature planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZigzag stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e The branches kink back and forth as they grow, which gives the shrub its common name and an architectural look even when it is not in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig red cup flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cup-shaped red blooms with golden stamens inside are about the width of a cricket ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBushy to the ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature plants carry glossy dark green foliage right down to the soil, which suits hedging as well as feature planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore than one job.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works as a flowering shrub, a dense hedge or a feature plant, so you can choose the role that suits your garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost tolerant once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Japonicas cope with cool climates, and Unryu 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 Place it where the zigzag stems can be seen, beside a path or a gate or against a plain wall. Allow room for a plant that can reach 2m to 4m high and 2m to 3m wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart in a row for a deep, dark evergreen hedge. It is a big plant, so give it space and a few seasons to knit together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young plants suit a large container for their first few years. Move them to the ground or a bigger pot as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Unryu Zigzag 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 sheltered from strong wind and exposed sites. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and established plants tolerate frost. In warm, humid gardens choose a position with some afternoon shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well drained soil prepared with mulch. Camellias prefer 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, then keep the soil evenly moist through dry spells. Feed with a camellia specific fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to keep the shape you want. Later pruning removes the buds for the following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Unryu Zigzag Camellia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. The distinctive stems and big flowers develop as the plant matures, so a tube is the start of a long term feature rather than an instant one. Plants travel upright and settle in within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock is supplied by our grower and is not always on hand. If the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is available again.\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\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and tubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening 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\u003eWhy is it called zigzag?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stems change direction as they grow, giving the branches a zigzag line. It is the main feature that sets Unryu apart from other japonica camellias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use Unryu as a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is bushy to the ground when mature, so it makes a dense evergreen hedge. Plant 1.2m apart and allow several seasons for it to close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\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":67790230028607,"sku":"CAM-JAP-UNRYU-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/unryu-zigzag-camellia-camellia-japonica-unryu.jpg?v=1792196968","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/unryu-zigzag-camellia-camellia-japonica-unryu","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}