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    CAMELLIA 'Winter's Toughie'
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    CAMELLIA 'Winter's Toughie'

    Oleifera hybrid. Pink semi-double
     
    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      C. oleifera 'Plain Jane' x C. sasanqua 'Jean May'
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. USA. William Ackerman, Maryland.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Camellias
    • Camellia
    • Evergreen
      Thick, leathery, glossy, dark-green leaves.
    • Semi-double
      Two rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
      6-8cm (2½-3in) across. Fluted petals and golden stamens
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrulate
    • Elliptic
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Spreading habit, moderate growth
    • 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)
    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2m (6½ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
      Cottage garden
      Patio / pot plants
      Suitable for small gardens
      Town garden
      Woodland garden
      Good for a woodland edge
    • 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.

    • Soil Conditions
      Neutral to acid soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Partial shade
      Or dappled shade
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