Camellia ‘Ardoch’ is a classic japonica variety admired for its rich, deep red formal double blooms that create a bold winter display. Flowering from late winter into spring, it produces large, perfectly layered flowers that stand out beautifully against glossy, dark green evergreen foliage. Its dense, upright growth habit makes it well suited to feature planting, hedging, or large containers.
Light requirement: Part shade (morning sun preferred; protect from hot afternoon sun)
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Maintain evenly moist, well-drained soil
Soil: Slightly acidic, humus-rich, well-draining soil
Skill level: Beginner to moderate
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, thrives in large pots
Mature Height: 3–4 m
Mature Width: 2–3 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Yes (tolerates light frost; protect buds from heavy frost)
Wind Tolerant: Moderate; best in sheltered positions
Leaf colour: Glossy deep green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 7–12 cm long, oval
Flower Colour: Deep red
Flower Shape: Formal double
Flower Fragrance: Light to none
Flower Season: Late winter to spring
Camellia ‘Ardoch’ is a classic japonica variety admired for its rich, deep red formal double blooms that create a bold winter display. Flowering from late winter into spring, it produces large, perfectly layered flowers that stand out beautifully against glossy, dark green evergreen foliage. Its dense, upright growth habit makes it well suited to feature planting, hedging, or large containers.
Light requirement: Part shade (morning sun preferred; protect from hot afternoon sun)
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Maintain evenly moist, well-drained soil
Soil: Slightly acidic, humus-rich, well-draining soil
Skill level: Beginner to moderate
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, thrives in large pots
Mature Height: 3–4 m
Mature Width: 2–3 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Yes (tolerates light frost; protect buds from heavy frost)
Wind Tolerant: Moderate; best in sheltered positions
Leaf colour: Glossy deep green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 7–12 cm long, oval
Flower Colour: Deep red
Flower Shape: Formal double
Flower Fragrance: Light to none
Flower Season: Late winter to spring
