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CAMELLIA sasanqua pink
Single pink
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Evergreen - leaves to 8cm (3in) long, dark green above, paler beneath.
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Height - to 6m (20ft) -
Spread - to 3m (10ft)
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Tall Shrub - upright to spreading shrub or small tree with fine, twiggy growth
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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) -
Full shade -
Full sun - keep roots cool and moist -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - aphids, scale insects, vine weevil, leaf spot -
Place of origin - Japan -
Burncoose Specialities - Camellias -
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Camellia Types - sasanqua - Camellia sasanqua (Christmas Camellia) is a species of Camellia
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Flower Shape - Cup-shaped - - 5-7cm (2-3in) across
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Single - Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf margin - Serrulate - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Elliptic - see photos above
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Oblong
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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.
RHS group 8 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Tree Shape - Broadly columnar -
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Ericaceous Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser
Specially developed organic concentrated seaweed feed for ericaceous plants that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants,
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™ Ericoid.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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