ID please

I think I know what this is but need a second opinion.

 

Looks a bit like a Camellia

 

Yep thought so camellia japonica this needs that special compost doesn't it.

 

yep, ericaceous compost

 

Yep, ericasious , never could spell that word.
Acid compost is easier, or lime free.

But if the soil is only neutral, you can get away with a dose of sequestrene once a year.

 

Hi Adam it is definitely a camellia, I planted one earlier this year as I fell in love with one I've inherited which apparently is about 10 years old, it's about 3m high and is beautiful when in full of bloom.



I was picking up barrow full of blooms as it had so many...



When I planted my newly aquired one I mixed Ericaceous fertiliser into some miracle-grow compost and its growing really well.

Good luck with yours and I look forward to seeing its blooms next spring