• Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Camellia japonica ‘Maroon and Gold’ – Maroon and Gold Camellia works in an:

• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
• Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.

Camellia japonica ‘Maroon and Gold’ – Maroon and Gold Camellia is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 2m–4 metres

Mature Width: 2m–3 metres

Camellia japonica ‘Maroon and Gold’ – Maroon and Gold Camellia is expected to grow 20–50 cm per year (moderate).

Camellia japonica ‘Maroon and Gold’ – Maroon and Gold Camellia is expected to grow 20–50 cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Camellia japonica ‘Maroon and Gold’ – Maroon and Gold Camellia frost tolerant?

Camellia japonica ‘Maroon and Gold’ – Maroon and Gold Camellia is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Camellia japonica ‘Maroon and Gold’ produces rich maroon-red semi-double flowers with prominent golden stamens from winter into spring. The blooms create a bold and highly ornamental seasonal display against the glossy evergreen foliage, bringing dramatic colour and contrast to shaded garden spaces.

Does Camellia japonica ‘Maroon and Gold’ – Maroon and Gold Camellia flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Winter
• Spring

Flower Type:

• Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Red

No

Camellia japonica ‘Maroon and Gold’ – Maroon and Gold Camellia is Native to

Its seasonal flowers provide nectar and pollen for bees and other beneficial pollinators during the cooler months when fewer plants are flowering. The dense evergreen foliage also offers sheltered habitat for small birds and beneficial insects within garden settings.

Camellia japonica ‘Maroon and Gold’ – Maroon and Gold Camellia will thrive best in:

• Part Shade

Camellia japonica ‘Maroon and Gold’ performs best in rich, well-drained loam soils with an acidic to neutral pH. It will also tolerate lighter soils if enriched with organic matter to improve moisture retention and fertility. Avoid alkaline, compacted or waterlogged conditions, as these can reduce nutrient uptake and overall vigour. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then maintain moderate moisture as the plant matures for best flowering performance.

Is Camellia japonica ‘Maroon and Gold’ – Maroon and Gold Camellia Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it benefits from regular watering to establish evenly, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, ‘Maroon and Gold’ shows moderate drought tolerance and performs reliably through dry periods when planted in improved soil, with occasional supplementary watering supporting optimal flowering and foliage quality.