Camellia japonica ‘Nicky Crisp’ Semi-Double Pink Shrub 3L

Camellia japonica ‘Nicky Crisp’ delivers pale pink, semi-double blooms with a gentle lavender blush from mid to late spring. Ideal for UK gardens, this slow-growing evergreen shrub reaches 1.2–1.5 metres, perfect for hedging or containers.

Characteristics and Uses

• Size at maturity: 1.2–1.5m height
• Growth habit: Upright, slow-growing
• Leaf type: Glossy, deep green, evergreen
• Flowering period: Mid to late spring
• Flower form: Large, semi-double, pale pink with lavender blush

Suitability & Maintenance

• Best planted in acid, moist but well-drained soil
• Thrives in sunny but sheltered locations
• Low maintenance; minimal pruning required
• Excellent for hedging, privacy screens, borders, beds, and containers

FAQs

• Is it suitable for sunny but sheltered gardens? Yes, optimal growth in sunny, protected positions with acid soil.
• What’s the maintenance level? Requires little care; occasional pruning after flowering.
• How do Nicky Crisp camellias compare for hedging? Their dense evergreen foliage and spring flowers outperform many deciduous alternatives.
• Does it suit use as a privacy shrub? Upright habit and year-round leaves offer effective screening.
• Is the lavender blush compatible with acid soil? Yes, Nicky Crisp thrives in acidic, well-drained conditions.