Higo camellias usually bloom singularly with a large central group of stamens. Colours range between red, white, pink, bi-colour (striped) to variegated (blotched). These colours are always luminous and are easily distinguishable from other camellia varieties.

Soil that is well-drained but moist is optimum for growth and flowering; we strongly recommend mulching the root zone. If required, fertilising is best completed in early spring (as flowering finishes).

While grafted plants cost more to produce, they grow as very healthy, vigorous and reliable specimens which are more adaptable to a greater variety of garden conditions. Any shoots below the graft should always be removed. Camellias make superb additions to any garden as they can be grown as a privacy screen or wind breakers, act as a fire retardant, and perform reliably in containers.