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Camellia 'Black Lace' Premium 15cm

Name: Camellia 'Black Lace' Premium 15cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: CamelBlackLace15cm
Price: 30.0 EUR
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Evergreen flowering shrub · Theaceae · Compact, upright, dense habit

Camellia japonica ‘Black Lace’

Peony look, camellia soul 🌹

Family: Theaceae · Pot diameter: 15cm · Height: about 50–55cm

Deep blackish-red flowers
Formal double flower form
Dark evergreen foliage
RHS Award of Garden Merit

Camellia japonica ‘Black Lace’ has the rare theatrical elegance that turns a quiet corner into a focal point. Its deep blackish-red flowers open in impeccably ordered layers of petals, like velvet rosettes, and stand out dramatically against dark glossy foliage. This is a premium camellia with imposing detail and classical luxury, yet none of the excess.

Its upright, dense outline keeps a space furnished throughout the year and works beautifully by an entrance, on a sheltered terrace or in an elegant partially shaded border. In flower it becomes the undisputed lead; outside the flowering season it remains a substantial evergreen presence that adds depth, calm and a polished finish to the planting.

‘Black Lace’ appears in the current register and holds the RHS Recommended: Award of Garden Merit.

What makes it special

Three characteristics explain why this cultivar genuinely stands out: its principal colour display, its particular natural habit and the value it retains beyond a single season.

A velvet rosette

Symmetrical layers of petals create the cultivar’s exceptionally full formal-double effect.

Luxury beyond flowering

Dark glossy leaves form a serious, beautifully finished evergreen mass.

An award-winning choice

The RHS AGM confirms the exact cultivar’s value for dependable garden performance.

Why you will love it: Velvety blackish-red flowers, glossy evergreen foliage and award-winning garden value.

In the garden & on the balcony Placement & plant combinations Give it a pale wall or brighter foliage behind so that the dark flowers gain clear contrast and depth.

Planting position

A sheltered position for a premium camellia

Place it in the middle or rear layer of a partially shaded composition, near an entrance or where it can be seen from indoors in winter and spring. Its upright habit also works beautifully as a specimen.

In a loose group, allow roughly 1.5–2m from centre to centre so that it can develop without crowding. In a pot, give it the whole composition for a balanced crown and a clean presence.

Colour & compatibility

Combinations that work

Combine deep green, burgundy, cream and soft golden green in bright partial shade, with acid compost and evenly cool moisture.

Sarcococca confusa — Shares sheltered partial shade and adds a fine winter fragrance beneath the camellia’s substantial evergreen presence.
Hakonechloa macra — Brightens the base with soft moving texture in cool soil and filtered light.
Heuchera — Provides low foliage and colour continuity without hiding the flowers or glossy outline of the camellia.

Care at a glance

Light

Bright partial shade or gentle morning sun, with shelter from hot midday light, drying winds and sudden changes.

Watering

Even, cool moisture without waterlogging; pay particular attention from summer through bud development.

Climate & hardiness

Evergreen and winter hardy with an RHS H5 rating. Buds and flowers remain more vulnerable to cold drying winds and late frost.

Safety

This page covers ornamental use. Do not consume flowers or leaves without certain identification, and keep pruning tools clean.

Detailed careComplete care guideBright partial shade, shelter, acid soil, pots, watering, feeding, buds and light pruning

Light & shelter

Place in bright partial shade or gentle morning sun, sheltered from hot midday light, drying winds and sudden early sun after frost.

Acid soil & planting

It needs organic, acid to neutral soil that holds cool moisture yet drains freely. Plant shallowly, keeping the root surface level with the surrounding soil.

Growing in a pot

Choose a roomy outdoor pot with excellent drainage and an ericaceous growing medium. Avoid moving into an excessively large pot, as unused compost is slow to dry.

Watering & buds

Maintain even moisture, especially from summer through bud development. Water thoroughly when the surface begins to dry and always allow excess water to escape.

Feeding acid-loving plants

Use an ericaceous fertiliser sparingly after flowering and in early summer, applying it only to already moist compost. Stop late feeding so new growth can ripen.

Pruning & flower protection

The natural habit needs very little pruning. Clean or correct lightly just after flowering and shelter buds and flowers from cold, drying air.

Development over timeFrom a young plant to a mature camelliaCorrect establishment gradually gives way to characteristic branching, verified mature scale and the cultivar’s full seasonal rhythm.

Root establishment

After planting, growth may remain slower while the root system settles. Correct moisture and a sheltered microclimate build the base for dense future growth.

The natural habit becomes clear

Main stems branch gradually to form a compact, upright, dense habit. Its natural line is best maintained with light correction rather than rigid clipping.

A mature seasonal rhythm

With maturity it repeats its principal display every year: deep blackish-red formal double flowers in early spring.

Mature form & dimensions

Maturity 10–20 years

Height 1.5–2.5mSpread 1.5–2.5mCompact, upright, dense habit

Indicative natural silhouette of the exact cultivar; verified mature dimensions 1.5–2.5m high × 1.5–2.5m wide.

The plant through the year

Evergreen

Year-roundDark glossy evergreen foliage

Early springDeep blackish-red formal double flowers

The crown remains evergreen in suitable conditions. Density, colour intensity and exact timing vary with light, temperature and microclimate.

What to expect after planting: Growth may be restrained through the first season while roots establish. In a suitable position in open ground it reaches approximately 1.5–2.5m in height and 1.5–2.5m in spread (maturity 10–20 years). Growth in a pot is usually more restrained and depends on available root space. Season and microclimate determine whether the plant arrives with flowers, buds, fresh growth or a quieter crown.

History & breeding Cultivar origin Breeder, original selection and the cultivar’s history

Camellia ‘Black Lace’ was bred by L. W. Ruffin in Mississippi, USA. It arose from a cross between Camellia × williamsii ‘Donation’ and Camellia reticulata ‘Crimson Robe’. The International Camellia Register classifies it as a Camellia reticulata hybrid. The trade name Camellia japonica ‘Black Lace’ does not mean it is a pure Camellia japonica cultivar.

The seedling first flowered in 1965. The cultivar was published in the 1971 American Camellia Yearbook and registered as no. 1129 before entering international cultivation as a dark-flowered American hybrid camellia.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical details for anyone curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance

What formal double means

In a formal-double flower, petals form multiple symmetrical rows and completely conceal the stamens. It is a defined morphological flower class, not merely a description meaning ‘many petals’.

Frequently asked questions

Six practical answers covering light, watering, pots, mature size, pruning and seasonal behaviour.

01What light is best in Greece?

Bright partial shade or gentle morning sun, with shelter from hot midday light, drying winds and sudden changes.

02Does it need special soil?

It needs organic, acid to neutral, freely draining soil. In strongly alkaline water or soil, younger leaves may show chlorosis.

03Can it remain in a pot?

Yes, in ericaceous compost and a pot with excellent drainage. Gradual repotting and even moisture matter more than an excessively large pot.

04How large does it become?

In a suitable position in open ground it reaches approximately 1.5–2.5m in height and 1.5–2.5m in spread (maturity 10–20 years). Growth in a pot is usually more restrained and depends on available root space.

05When does it flower?

Its principal flowering period is early spring. Exact timing depends on microclimate and the maturity of the buds.

06Why might flower buds drop?

Sudden drought, large moisture fluctuations, hot drying air or a move into an unsuitable microclimate can trigger bud drop. Stable conditions are the goal.

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Camellia 'Black Lace' Premium 15cm

Camellia 'Black Lace' Premium 15cm

Camellia japonica ‘Black Lace’

What makes it special

A velvet rosette

Luxury beyond flowering

An award-winning choice

A sheltered position for a premium camellia

Combinations that work

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate & hardiness

Safety

Light & shelter

Acid soil & planting

Growing in a pot

Watering & buds

Feeding acid-loving plants

Pruning & flower protection

Root establishment

The natural habit becomes clear

A mature seasonal rhythm

Mature form & dimensions

The plant through the year

What formal double means

Frequently asked questions

Camellia 'Black Lace' Premium 15cm — Care & Tips

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With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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