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CAMELLIA 'Rusticana'
Commonly known as Snow camellia
Japonica. Pink to red semi double
1 year
(UK Delivery Only)
£10.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £9.00 each
Any 5+ £8.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot. -
Place of origin
China, Korea, Japan. -
Camellias
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japonicaThe best known of all the camellias, Japanese Camellia (Camellia japonica)
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Camellia
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Evergreendark green leaves 5-12cm (2-5in) long.
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Bicolor
Dark pink to red -
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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Height
2-4m (6 -12ft) -
Spread
1-3m (3 -10ft)
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Tall ShrubErect to spreading habit. Produces flowers 3-4cm (1¼-1½in) across.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Rounded to broadly columnar
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size2-4m (6 -12ft)
1-3m (3 -10ft)
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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