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CAMELLIA 'Free Spirit'
Red formal double
1 year
£10.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £9.00 each
Any 5+ £8.00 each
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Good to know
Seedling of C. 'Freedom Bell' -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot -
Place of origin
Garden origin. UK. Introduced by Trehane Nursery, Dorset -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Camellias
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Camellia
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EvergreenDark green, glossy leaves
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Red
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Formal doubleMulti rows of petals in a symmetrical shape, no stamen showing
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BorderSuitable for a large border
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Ovate
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Tall Shrub
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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.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
2m (6½ft)
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