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Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Pink Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia

Name: Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Pink Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia
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Size: 500L

500L

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About Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Pink Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia

Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu', also known as Pink Hiryu Camellia, features vibrant pink, semi-double flowers that bloom profusely from autumn through early spring. Its glossy dark green foliage creates a striking contrast and adds year-round structure.

They look excellent as specimen plants, hedges, or in containers. This evergreen grows 2–3 metres tall and 1.5–2 metres wide, preferring partial shade to full sun and well-drained, acidic soils enriched with organic matter. It requires low maintenance with occasional pruning after flowering to maintain shape and promote bushier growth. Regular watering supports healthy growth, and mulch helps conserve moisture and reduce weeds.

Ideal for adding colour and structure to gardens in cooler months with moderate drought tolerance.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Pink Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2m - 3m Approximately

Mature Width: 1.5m – 2m

Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Pink Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia is expected to grow Approx. 25 – 40 cm per year.

Frost Tolerance

Is Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Pink Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia frost tolerant?

Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Pink Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Camellia hiemalis ‘Hiryu’ produces masses of vibrant deep pink, semi-double flowers from autumn through early winter. The bright blooms stand out beautifully against the glossy dark-green foliage, creating a long-lasting and highly ornamental cool-season display.

Native Information

Is Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Pink Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia an Australian Native? No

Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Pink Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia is Native to Japan, where camellias naturally grow along woodland edges and shaded forest margins.

Wildlife Value

Its long flowering period supports cool-season pollinators, including native bees and hoverflies, while the dense evergreen foliage provides shelter for small birds. The layered branch structure also forms a shaded micro-habitat that enhances biodiversity in protected garden spaces.

Sunlight Information

Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Pink Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

Camellia hiemalis ‘Hiryu’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic conditions. It may struggle in alkaline or poorly drained soils unless improved with organic matter to enhance structure and moisture regulation. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as it matures to support strong flowering and evergreen health.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Hiryu Camellia

Genus: Camellia

Botanical Species: hiemalis

Family: Theaceae

Botanical Name: Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu'

Landscape Uses

Screening or Privacy
Shrubs
Feature Tree
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Pink Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia works in an:

Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
Japanese Inspired – serene balance of form, foliage, and flow.
Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Planting Tips: Ensuring a Strong Start

Choose a location with partial shade to shade; morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal to protect from intense sunlight.

Ensure the soil is well-draining and slightly acidic; amend with compost or peat moss to improve fertility and structure.

Dig a hole twice as wide and slightly deeper than the root ball.

Place the plant in the hole so that the top of the root ball is level with or slightly above the surrounding soil; backfill gently and water thoroughly.

Apply a 2-3 inch (5-7.5 cm) layer of mulch, such as pine straw, around the base, keeping it away from the trunk to prevent rot.

Hedging & Screening: Plant 1 m apart for a dense flowering screen.

Feature Tree: Plant 1.5 m – 2 m apart.

Avenue Planting Trees: Not typically used.

Caring for Your Shrub

Provide regular watering during establishment; maintain evenly moist soil, especially during dry periods.

Apply a fertilizer formulated for camellias or azaleas in spring after blooming; avoid fertilizing after July to prevent stimulating new growth that may not harden before winter.

Remove dead or weak wood and shape the plant after flowering to maintain its form and encourage healthy growth.

Optimizing Soil for Rich, Colorful Blooms

Ideal Drainage: Thrives best in well-drained, acidic soil.

Well-Draining Soil: Perfect for promoting healthy growth and vibrant flowers.

If you have the following soil, here are some tips for you:

Sandy Soil: Excellent for drainage. Enhance with organic matter and acidic mulch (like pine bark) to retain moisture and provide the necessary acidity.
Clay Soil: Can be too dense; amend with organic material and sand to improve drainage and adjust pH levels suitably.
Loamy Soil: An ideal base; maintain acidity with regular applications of sulfur or acidic fertilizers to support lush blooms.
Peaty Soil: Naturally acidic and rich; ensure it has adequate drainage to prevent root rot.

Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Pink Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia is expected to grow Approx. 25 – 40 cm per year.

Medium Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
Sydney & Central Coast
South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
Adelaide Metro & Coastal
Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established Camellia ‘Hiryu’ develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs best with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods and benefits from protection from hot afternoon sun to maintain flower colour and leaf health.