CAMELLIA 'Desire'

Japonica. Pale pink edged deeper pink, formal double

3 year

Pot size - 3 Litre - Click to view photo

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£24.00 each

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Flowering

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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot.
Place of origin
Garden origin. USA. David Feathers, California.
Resistant to honey fungus
These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Camellias
japonica
The best known of all the camellias, Japanese Camellia (Camellia japonica)
Camellia
Evergreen
Dark green leaves to 8.5cm (3½in) long.
Bicolor
White to pale pink, edged darker pink.
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
Double
Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing

To 10.5cm (4½in) across
Woodland garden
Fully hardy
Serrulate
Elliptic
Height
To 9m (30ft)
Spread
To 8m (26ft)
Tall Shrub
Fast-growing, upright, dense shrub. Produces long-lasting, large flowers
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.
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
Acid / ericaceous loving
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Partial shade
Rounded to broadly columnar
Rounded to broadly spreading