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CAMELLIA 'Gay Baby'
Hybrid. Small bright pink, semi double flowers
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Burncoose specialitySee Burncoose Speciality group for more details
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Good to knowC x williamsii 'Ruby Bells' x C. 'Tiny Princess' (C. japonica x C. fraterna)
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Pests & DiseasesAphids, scale insects, vine weevil, leaf spot
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Place of originGarden origin. New Zealand. 1978. Os Blumhardt, Whangarei
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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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EvergreenSmall dark green leaves to 5cm (2in) long with bronze-purple new growth
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Semi-doubleTwo rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Height2m (6½ft)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightListed as a miniature camellia. Vigorous, upright growth. Flowers to 5cm (2in) across with golden stamens are carried along the branches
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Tall ShrubWill require pruning to maintain a shorter height
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
1.5m (5ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub borderCottage gardenSuitable for small gardensTown garden
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Pruning group
Pruning 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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Soil Conditions
Acid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Partial shade