Camellia japonica 'Matterhorn' (Pot Size 29cm) sold by Boma Garden Centre

Camellia ‘Matterhorn’ is a graceful and elegant evergreen camellia valued for its striking pure white, formal double blooms produced from March through May.  The blooms are borne on slightly pendant branches, creating a classic and refined effect.  Its leaves are glossy, dark green, and leathery, forming an attractive backdrop even when not in flower.  The plant presents a compact, bushy habit, making it ideal as a specimen shrub, for containers, or as an elegant focal point in a semi-shaded border.  It bridges the gap between spring and summer with its later blooms, bringing structure and form to the garden long after flowering.  Pair ‘Matterhorn’ with shade-loving companions like hellebores, ferns, and other acid-loving shrubs (azaleas, rhododendrons) to accentuate contrast and texture.