Camellia Japonica ‘Volunteer’ (Volunteer Camellia)
Camellia Japonica ‘Volunteer’ (Volunteer Camellia)
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Camellia Japonica ‘Volunteer’ (Volunteer Camellia) is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its glossy dark green foliage and striking double flowers. Its blooms open in soft pink to reddish-pink tones with lighter white-edged petals, creating a beautiful two-tone display through the cooler months. This elegant camellia brings rich colour and classic garden charm to shaded beds, feature areas, and decorative containers.
With its upright habit and dense foliage, Camellia Japonica ‘Volunteer’ (Volunteer Camellia) is ideal for feature planting, informal hedging, screening, patios, and protected garden positions. Customers should choose this variety for its eye-catching winter flowers, refined appearance, and reliable evergreen structure, making it a premium choice for both residential gardens and landscape projects.
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Mature height
1.5–2.5m
Mature width
1–2m
Spacing
1–1.5m for hedging or screening; allow 2m for feature planting
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Reddish-pink to deep pink double flowers with white petal margins; glossy dark green foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Winter to early spring
Sun tolerance
Full sun to semi-shade; best in protected positions with filtered light
Maintenance
Low to moderate maintenance; plant in well-drained, slightly acidic soil, mulch well, water regularly during establishment, fertilise after flowering, and prune lightly to maintain shape
Root System
Shallow, fibrous, generally non-invasive root system