Plant of the month
Each month we showcase a plant from the gardens.
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’.