Camellia japonica ‘Dr King’ (Japanese Camellia)
Camellia japonica ‘Dr King’ (Japanese Camellia)
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Camellia japonica ‘Dr King’ is a striking evergreen shrub celebrated for its vibrant pink blooms and attractive year-round foliage. Its glossy, leathery, dark green leaves provide a lush backdrop for the large, showy flowers, creating an elegant feature in shaded gardens and woodland settings.
Flowering from late winter through spring, the blooms display rich pink petals with delicately ruffled edges surrounding a prominent golden-yellow centre. With its broad, rounded growth habit and reliable flowering performance, ‘Dr King’ is an excellent choice for feature planting, informal hedges, mixed borders, and large containers.

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Mature height
3m
Mature width
3m
Spacing
2 to 3m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Glossy dark green foliage with vibrant pink flowers and golden-yellow centres
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Late winter to spring (approximately March to May)
Sun tolerance
Part shade to shade
Maintenance
Low; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove spent blooms if desired
Root System
Compact, non-invasive root system suitable for garden beds, woodland plantings, and containers