{"product_id":"camellia-great-eastern","title":"Camellia Great Eastern","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"klz9y1\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"27\"\u003eCamellia ‘Great Eastern’\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eCamellia ‘Great Eastern’ is a classic evergreen flowering shrub admired for its large formal blooms, glossy foliage, and strong garden performance. It is a popular camellia variety used in feature planting, hedging, and formal landscape design due to its elegant appearance and reliable flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eThe plant produces dense, dark green leaves with a rich glossy texture that remains attractive throughout the year. During the flowering season, it develops large decorative blooms in soft to rich pink tones, often with layered formal double petals that create a refined display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eIts combination of lush foliage and striking flowers makes it a standout shrub for shaded and semi-shaded gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"728\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ma7m6t\" data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eCamellia ‘Great Eastern’ is prized for its impressive flower size and long flowering period during cooler months. The blooms provide colour and visual interest when many other garden plants are dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eIts upright and dense growth habit makes it suitable for hedging, screening, and feature planting. The evergreen foliage also provides year-round structure and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eIt performs best in protected positions with cool roots and filtered light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18918vg\" data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eGrowth Habit and Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eThis variety grows as a dense upright shrub with a rounded to slightly spreading habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eIt typically reaches 2 to 4 metres in height and spread, depending on growing conditions and pruning. Growth rate is moderate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1evwddo\" data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yjlpdk\" data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003ePerforms best in partial shade to filtered light. Morning sun is beneficial, while protection from harsh afternoon sun helps preserve flowers and foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rthh5f\" data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eRequires regular watering during establishment and flowering periods. Soil should remain evenly moist but well-drained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003eMulching helps retain moisture and maintain cool root conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"p3fpbz\" data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003ePrefers rich, slightly acidic, well-draining soil with high organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"14lz4ze\" data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003eTemperature and Climate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eSuitable for temperate and subtropical climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eTolerates cool conditions and light frost once established but benefits from shelter from strong dry winds and extreme heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"s27ty0\" data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eLow to moderate maintenance. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain shape and encourages dense growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003eApply camellia or azalea fertiliser during the growing season to support healthy foliage and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003eRemove spent flowers if desired to maintain a tidy appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1lt9dvm\" data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003eCommon Issues\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003eYellowing foliage may indicate alkaline soil or nutrient deficiencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2603\"\u003eBud drop can occur from inconsistent watering or environmental stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2657\"\u003ePetal blight may affect flowers in humid conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2696\"\u003eScale insects may occasionally occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2701\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"mu966k\" data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2761\"\u003eCamellia ‘Great Eastern’ is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2912\"\u003eFeature shrub planting\u003cbr data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2788\"\u003eHedging and screening\u003cbr data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003eWoodland and shaded gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2842\"\u003eFormal landscape design\u003cbr data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2868\"\u003eCourtyards and patios\u003cbr data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2892\"\u003eContainer planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2974\"\u003eIts large decorative blooms provide elegant seasonal colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"2979\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"8r6oui\" data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003eSpecification and Care Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"4896\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3114\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3114\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3039\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3114\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"4896\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3312\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3238\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3312\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCamellia japonica ‘Great Eastern’\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3411\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3337\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3411\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGreat Eastern Camellia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3510\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3436\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3510\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eEvergreen flowering shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3609\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3535\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3609\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2 m to 4 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3708\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3634\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3708\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eUpright, dense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3709\" data-end=\"3807\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3709\" data-end=\"3733\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3733\" data-end=\"3807\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3808\" data-end=\"3906\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3808\" data-end=\"3832\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLight Conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3832\" data-end=\"3906\"\u003ePartial shade to filtered light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"4005\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"3931\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDirect Sunlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3931\" data-end=\"4005\"\u003eMorning sun preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4006\" data-end=\"4104\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4006\" data-end=\"4030\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWatering Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4030\" data-end=\"4104\"\u003eModerate; keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4105\" data-end=\"4203\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4105\" data-end=\"4129\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSoil Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4129\" data-end=\"4203\"\u003eRich, acidic, well-draining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4204\" data-end=\"4302\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4204\" data-end=\"4228\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDrainage Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4302\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eEssential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4303\" data-end=\"4401\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4303\" data-end=\"4327\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4327\" data-end=\"4401\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTemperate to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4402\" data-end=\"4500\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4402\" data-end=\"4426\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFrost Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4426\" data-end=\"4500\"\u003eLight frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4501\" data-end=\"4599\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4501\" data-end=\"4525\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4525\" data-end=\"4599\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4600\" data-end=\"4698\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4600\" data-end=\"4624\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMaintenance Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4624\" data-end=\"4698\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4699\" data-end=\"4797\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4699\" data-end=\"4723\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFertiliser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4723\" data-end=\"4797\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCamellia or azalea fertiliser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4798\" data-end=\"4896\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4798\" data-end=\"4822\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eToxicity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4822\" data-end=\"4896\"\u003eNot commonly regarded as toxic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4898\" data-end=\"4901\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1qmvw0s\" data-start=\"4903\" data-end=\"4936\"\u003eFAQ – Camellia ‘Great Eastern’\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4938\" data-end=\"5036\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4938\" data-end=\"4962\"\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4962\" data-end=\"4965\"\u003eFlowering generally occurs from late autumn through winter into spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5038\" data-end=\"5121\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5038\" data-end=\"5061\"\u003eDoes it need shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5061\" data-end=\"5064\"\u003eYes, it performs best in partial shade or filtered light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5123\" data-end=\"5214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5123\" data-end=\"5160\"\u003eWhat type of soil does it prefer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5160\" data-end=\"5163\"\u003eRich, slightly acidic, well-draining soil is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5216\" data-end=\"5320\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5216\" data-end=\"5251\"\u003eHow often should it be watered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5251\" data-end=\"5254\"\u003eKeep soil consistently moist, especially during flowering periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5322\" data-end=\"5417\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5322\" data-end=\"5352\"\u003eCan it be used as a hedge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5352\" data-end=\"5355\"\u003eYes, it forms a dense evergreen hedge with attractive flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5419\" data-end=\"5500\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5419\" data-end=\"5444\"\u003eHow big does it grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5444\" data-end=\"5447\"\u003eTypically reaches 2 to 4 metres in height and spread.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The 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