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Camellia
Camellia williamsii Donation
This is a wonderful, evergreen camellia which a handsome, dense, upright form. It is a free-flowering variety with grand, semi-double, light pink flowers which smother the plant continuously throughout the spring. Often considered to be the most popular Camellia in Britain and Ireland, it grows best in partial shade where the flowers are more abundant and deeper in colour. An excellent variety for growing in a container or for using as an informal, flowering hedge.
Position:
Tolerates Full Shade
Soil:
A moist, yet well-drained, humus-rich and acidic soil is preferred.
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Flowering Period:
February to May
Flower Colour:
Clear pink
Other Features:
Glossy, bright green leaves which compliment the clear pink flowers superbly. Suitable for a north facing wall or fence.
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
The plant should be protected from cold, dry winds and early morning sun in order to prevent damage to the emerging buds. You must also ensure that the ground that it is grown in is reasonably moist. If it becomes dry during hot summers regular watering will be required to prevent bud drop. A balanced liquid fertiliser should also be applied in mid-spring and again in June. Adding a top dressing of shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould will also help to encourage new growth. Pruning should be light and should take place after flowering. Simply remove any dead or damaged branches – no hard pruning or cutting back is required. Container grown specimens should be protected in winter using bubble wrap or another appropriate material.
Eventual Height: 5m
Eventual Spread:
3m
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2 litre pot |
20-30cm |
£8.99 |
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