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CAMELLIA 'White Giant'
Japonica. Very large white flower
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & DiseasesAphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot.
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Place of originChina, Korea, Japan
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japonicaThe best known of all the camellias, Japanese Camellia (Camellia japonica)
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EvergreenShrubs or small trees
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WhiteVery large white flower
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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HeightUp to 9m (28ft)
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SpreadUp to 8m (25ft)
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Tall Shrub
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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)
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Rounded to broadly columnar
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Sizeup to 9m (28ft)
up to 8m (25ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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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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