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CAMELLIA 'George Blandford'
X williamsii. very early flowering pinkish mauve semi double
2 year
(UK Delivery Only)
£18.00 each
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Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Burncoose speciality
See Burncoose Speciality group for more details -
Good to know
A sister seedling to C. 'Caerhays', having C. 'Lady Clare' as the Japonica parent -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. UK. Caerhays Estate, Cornwall. -
Caerhays bred plants
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Camellias
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x williamsiiC. japonica x C. saluenensis. These cultivars vary greatly in habit, leaves and flowers
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Camellia
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Evergreen
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pinkish mauve. -
PaeonyMass mixed irregular petals, with or without stamens
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Semi-doubleTwo rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous, spreading shrub. Produces medium sized flowers 8-10cm (3-4in) across.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Winter Seasonal Interest
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Rounded to broadly columnar
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size4m (13ft)
4m (13ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Soil Conditions
Acid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Partial shade
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