Camellia sasanqua 'Eleonora Genoni' Purple Forms a thicket of stems

Forms a thicket of stems up to 3m high

green and pale brown

gradually ripening to yellow green by end of summer

height depends on graft placement

is much more upright than the species and its white bark is nearly on par with the Himalayan birch

Camellia sasanqua 'Eleonora Genoni' Purple Forms a thicket of stems'Eleonora Genoni' is a fabulous versatile camellia, its dense vigorous habit lending itself to creating hedges, espalier or any type of training. Produces numerous, bright pink, fragrant flowers in exquisite double peony form throughout winter. React well to pruning and does well in sun or part shade. Requires neutral to acidic, free draining soils. RHS hardiness rating: H5