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CAMELLIA 'Strawberry Parfait'
Japonica. semi-double or paeony flowers with rose-pink petals overlaid with crimson stripes
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
Garden origin. New Zealand. 1987. Les Jury, New Plymouth, NSW. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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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 8cm (3¼in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Rose pink -
Striped, Veined or MulticolouredCrimson stripes
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Semi-doubleTwo rows of petals with conspicuous stamensTo loose paeony. 11cm (4¼in) across
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft) -
Tall Shrubdense, upright shrub
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Woodland garden
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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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Planting Combinations
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