Camellias

Camellia x vernalis 'Hiryu'
Syn: 'Kanjiro', 'Flying Dragon','Red Bird','Scarlet Dragon'
Flowers: small crimson-red-form double blooms "flaring open with waved and twisted petals".
Early to mid season.
Leaves: 6 x 2.5cm, dark green and glossy.
Habit: upright and bushy.
It is a reliable and cold hardy.