CAMELLIA 'Francie L'

Reticulata x williamsii. Very large rose-pink flowers, semi-double

3 year

Pot size - 3 - 5 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC

£40.00 each

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Burncoose speciality
See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
Good to know
C. saluenensis 'Apple Blossom' x C. reticulata 'Buddha'. Makes a spectacular wall shrub
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot
Place of origin
Garden origin. USA. 1960. Ed Marshall, California
Resistant to honey fungus
These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Camellias
reticulata x williamsii
Camellia
Evergreen
Noticeably long leaves
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)

Rose pink
Semi-double
Two rows of petals with conspicuous stamens

13cm (5in) across, or more
Woodland garden
Fully hardy
Serrulate
Elliptic
Height
3m (10ft)
Spread
3m (10ft)
Tall Shrub
A rather lanky shrub with heavy flowers, best trained on a wall. Produces flowers with irregular, wavy petals and a large boss of golden stamens
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 - 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)
Spring Seasonal Interest
Acid / ericaceous loving
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Partial shade