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EvergreenLeaves to 8cm (3in) long, dark green above, paler beneath.
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
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HeightTo 6m (20ft)
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SpreadTo 3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright to spreading shrub or small tree with fine, twiggy growth
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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)
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Full shade
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Full sunKeep roots cool and moist
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Partial shade
CAMELLIA sasanqua pink
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesAphids, scale insects, vine weevil, leaf spotPlace of originJapanResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Burncoose SpecialitiesCamellias
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Camellia TypesSasanquaCamellia sasanqua (Christmas Camellia) is a species of Camellia
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Core PlantsCamellia
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Flower ShapeCup-shaped5-7cm (2-3in) acrossSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Garden Location/ConditionsWoodland garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginSerrulate
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Leaf shapeElliptic
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Pruning groupPruning group 5Suitable 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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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soil
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Tree ShapeBroadly columnarRounded to broadly spreading
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Camellia - Care Guide
- Camellia Care - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Soil Conditions
- Planting Tips
- Pruning
- Camellia Pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Wind damaged pruning & staking - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Camellia as a windbreak - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pests and Diseases
- Sooty mould in spring - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Propagation
- Collecting Camellia Seeds - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Propagation by semi-ripe cuttings - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Flowering Periods
- Self Seeding Camellia reticulata - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Further Reading
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