Camellia jap. Sylva

A vigorous upright shrub with large, funnel-shaped, single crimson flowers with conspicuous yellow stamens in early spring

Partial or full shade.

Sand, clay, loam soil.

Well drained or moist but well drained soil.

Maximum height 2.5-4m.  Maximum spread 1.5-2.5m.

Time to maximum height 10-20years.