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Camellia 'Femme Fatale'® 15cm

Name: Camellia 'Femme Fatale'® 15cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: CamelFemmeFatale15cm
Price: 24.0 EUR
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Evergreen flowering shrub · Theaceae · Upright, bushy and dense habit

Camellia japonica Femme Fatale® (‘Plateau’)

So beautiful that the name is not an exaggeration—it is the summary ❤️

Family: Theaceae · Pot diameter: 15cm · Height: 30cm

Large double red flowers
Burgundy new growth
Glossy evergreen foliage
Glazen Tulp first place

Camellia japonica Femme Fatale® (‘Plateau’) is far more than another red camellia; it is one of those rare cultivars that holds the leading role through more than one season. In spring, large sumptuous double flowers open in deep red, their luxurious texture standing out beautifully against glossy dark-green foliage. As flowering finishes, fresh shoots emerge in luminous burgundy shades and create a second, entirely different display. First place at the 2024–2025 Glazen Tulp Awards confirms the impression it makes at first sight: this is a top-tier premium selection with genuine stage presence.

Its upright, bushy, dense habit forms an elegant evergreen silhouette that looks complete even without flowers. By an entrance, on a sheltered terrace or in a partially shaded garden position it behaves like a living design object: polished and substantial in winter, spectacular in spring and unexpectedly colourful when burgundy growth emerges. This is the camellia to choose when the desired result is distinctive, considered and unmistakably refined.

The exact cultivar Camellia Femme Fatale® (‘Plateau’) won 1st place at the 2024–2025 Glazen Tulp Awards in the Garden Plants category.

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.

Two distinct displays

Deep-red flowering gives way to striking burgundy new growth, allowing the cultivar to change character through the year.

Flowers with luxurious volume

Large double blooms build rich layers of red petals above glossy dark foliage.

The top award

First place at the 2024–2025 Glazen Tulp Awards recognises its distinctive beauty and strong ornamental value.

Why you will love it: Large deep-red flowers, burgundy new growth and a top international award in one evergreen camellia.

In the garden & on the balcony Placement & plant combinations Show it near an entrance or seating area against a calm pale background that makes both deep red and burgundy foliage read clearly.

Planting position

An award-winning camellia in the foreground

Place it as a specimen in bright partial shade, on a sheltered terrace or in the middle layer of an acid-loving composition. Its upright habit is particularly effective near an entrance and where it can be seen from indoors.

For a loose group, allow about 0.8–1m from centre to centre so the narrower natural silhouette remains clear. In a pot, let it lead without tall companion planting around the base.

Colour & compatibility

Combinations that work

Combine deep green, burgundy, cream and soft golden green in bright partial shade, with matching needs for organic acid soil, free drainage and even 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 officially stated as hardy to about −12°C. Shelter buds and new growth from cold drying air, and protect the root zone of a potted plant during prolonged frost.

Safety

Camellia japonica is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs and cats. It remains an ornamental plant and is not intended for consumption.

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 an upright, bushy and 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: large deep-red double flowers in spring.

Mature form & dimensions

Height about 1.2mSpread about 0.7mUpright, bushy and dense habit

Indicative natural silhouette of the exact cultivar; verified mature dimensions about 1.2m high × about 0.7m wide.

The plant through the year

Evergreen

After floweringBurgundy new growth maturing to glossy deep green

SpringLarge deep-red 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 1.2m in height and about 0.7m in spread. 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

Femme Fatale® carries the cultivar code ‘Plateau’ and was bred in China by Dr Jiyin Gao of Shanghai Camellia Gardens. Roughly a decade before 2023, Stephan Snepvangers happened upon an exceptional plant in a batch of camellias at a garden centre and retained it for further evaluation.

The cultivar entered the international market through Plantipp, with finished plants associated with Snepvangers Tuinplanten. In November 2024 it won first place in the Garden Plants category of the 2024–2025 Glazen Tulp Awards.

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

How a double flower develops

In double forms of Camellia japonica, extra petals are associated with changes in the developmental identity of the inner floral organs. Conversion of stamens into petal-like organs is one of the mechanisms that produces a densely filled centre.

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 1.2m in height and about 0.7m in spread. Growth in a pot is usually more restrained and depends on available root space.

05When does it flower?

Its principal flowering display appears in the 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 'Femme Fatale'® 15cm

Camellia 'Femme Fatale'® 15cm

Camellia japonica Femme Fatale® (‘Plateau’)

What makes it special

Two distinct displays

Flowers with luxurious volume

The top award

An award-winning camellia in the foreground

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

How a double flower develops

Frequently asked questions

Camellia 'Femme Fatale'® 15cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

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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