Origin
South America
Light
Full sun
Watering
Weekly
Care
Easy
Flowering
Flowering
Outdoor
Middlemist's Red
With its vivid pink, many-petalled blooms, Middlemist's Red is one of the rarest plants on Earth — only two known specimens survive worldwide.
Care Profile
A guide to ensuring your botanical companion thrives.
Origin
China
Light
Bright indirect
Watering
Weekly
Maintenance
Expert
The rarest flower in the world
Originally from China, Middlemist's Red was brought to England in 1804 and then vanished entirely from the wild, leaving just two known specimens in the world today.
With its intricate, rose-like camellia blooms, Middlemist's Red embodies absolute rarity — a living treasure beyond price.
"To own Middlemist's Red is to guard the rarest bloom history has ever known."
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Styling Tip 01
Bright Indirect Light
Give it plenty of indirect light, away from the harsh direct sun that can stress its foliage.
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Styling Tip 02
Acidic Soil
Like any camellia, it prefers well-draining acidic soil and dislikes lime in water and soil.
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Styling Tip 03
Stability and Patience
It needs stable conditions and meticulous care — reserved for expert hands alone.
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Origin
South America
Light
Full sun
Watering
Rarely
Care
Easy
Flowering
Flowering