Camellia japonica ‘Sir Victor Davis’. A beautiful shrub with double blooms which are tones of smokey reddish purple through winter and spring. hard to describe but lovely to look at. Lush rich green foliage and an upright habit. Bred in NZ by Les Jury and named to honor one of our most prominent and respected nurserymen. Aluminium can enhance the colour of this camellia. Evergreen.
Large glossy dark green leaves and an upright habit. Very hardy though thrives in good loamy soil that does not get too dry. Prefers a semi-shaded sheltered site.
Sir Victor Davies 1887-1977 was apprenticed to Mr Duncan, nurseryman of New Plymouth.
