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    CAMELLIA 'Gay Border'
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    CAMELLIA 'Gay Border'

    Sasanqua. Pink-edged white flowers
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    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Tolerates pruning to manage size. Suitable for hedging
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. New Zealand. 1986. Jack Clark, Auckland
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Camellias
    • sasanqua
      Camellia sasanqua (Christmas Camellia) is a species of Camellia
    • Camellia
    • Evergreen
    • White
      With pink border. Yellow stamens
    • Semi-double
      Two rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
      5-7cm (2-2¾in) across
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrulate
    • Elliptic
    • Oblong
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Hedge
      Ideal for hedging
    • 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
    • Bee friendly
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suitable for a large border
      Cottage garden
      Town garden
    • 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
      Acid / ericaceous loving
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Neutral to acid soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Tolerates full sun
      Partial shade
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