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    CAMELLIA grisjii
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    CAMELLIA grisjii

    Species. Early flowering pure white with wing-shaped petals. Strong scent and an unusual species
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leafspot
    • Place of origin
      China
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Camellias
    • species
    • Camellia
    • Evergreen
      elliptic-oval dark green leaves to 8cm (3in) long
    • White
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
      2-3cm (¾-1¼in) across
    • Border
      Suitable for a large border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Serrulate
    • Elliptic
    • Height
      1-3m (3-10ft)
    • Spread
      0.75-2m (2½-6½ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Bushy, upright shrub. Produces miniature flowers with 2-lobed petals
    • 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.

    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      1-3m (3-10ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        0.75-2m (2½-6½ft)
       
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