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CAMELLIA 'Black Lace'
Reticulata. Very dark red formal double flowers with a silvery sheen
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 originGarden origin. USA. LW Ruffin, Mississippi.
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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reticulataCamellia reticulata (syn. C. heterophylla) is a species of Camellia
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EvergreenDark green glossy leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
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RedVery dark red with a silvery sheen.
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Formal doubleMulti rows of petals in a symmetrical shape, no stamen showing
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Fully hardy
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Heightto 9m (28ft)
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Spreadto 5m (15ft)
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Tall ShrubCompact, upright shrub. Produces large flowers 10-13cm (4-5in) across.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Sizeto 9m (28ft)
to 5m (15ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Woodland garden
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Soil Conditions
Acid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Partial shadeShelter from cold, dry winds.
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- Pruning
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- Pests and Diseases
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- Propagation
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- Flowering Periods
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- Further Reading
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