CAMELLIA 'Dona Herzilia de Freitas Magalhaes'

Japonica. Deep red with violet shade, semi-double

2 year

Pot size - 2 Litre - Click to view photo

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£21.00 each

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3 year

Pot size - 3 Litre - Click to view photo

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£24.00 each

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Any 5+ £19.00 each

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Flowering

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Good to know
Beautiful variety that can vary in colour from mauve pink to deep purple depending on growing conditions.
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot.
Place of origin
Garden origin. Portugal. 1940s. Mr. Freitas Magalhães
Resistant to honey fungus
These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Camellias
japonica
The best known of all the camellias, Japanese Camellia (Camellia japonica)
Camellia
Evergreen
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
Semi-double
Two rows of petals with conspicuous stamens

8-10cm (3-4in) across
Woodland garden
Fully hardy
Serrulate
Elliptic
Height
To 9m (30ft)
Spread
To 8m (26ft)
Tall Shrub
Rounded shrub
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.
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)
Spring Seasonal Interest
Acid / ericaceous loving
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Partial shade