Plant of the month

Each month we showcase a plant from the gardens.

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Camellia japonica  'Elegans'

Nestled in the East Ridge and Furrow section of the Pavilions is Camellia japonica ‘Elegans’ a chance seedling selection of Camellia japonica ‘Anemoniflora’ made by Alfred Chandler at his nursery in Vauxhall London in 1832.  In fact, Camellia japonica ‘Anemoniflora’ is growing next to ‘Elegans’. 

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