CAMELLIA 'High Fragrance'
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CAMELLIA 'High Fragrance'
Hybrid. Pale pink semi-double. Perfumed
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Burncoose speciality
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Good to know
Seedling of C. 'Bertha Harms' (C. 'Salab' x C. 'Scentuous'). Attains maximum size in 10-20 years -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, scale insects, vine weevil, leaf spot -
Place of origin
Garden origin. New Zealand. 1985. JR Finlay, Whangarei -
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 leaves to 7.5cm (3in) long
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pale, ivory pink -
PaeonyMass mixed irregular petals, with or without stamens
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Height
8m (26ft) -
Spread
8m (26ft) -
Tall ShrubRapid, open growth. Flowers, to 10cm (4in) across, have 30 petals, about 10 petaloids and yellow anthers
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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 - 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) -
Scented flowersA C. lutchuensis scent. Said to smell of roses, peonies or jasmine
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Partial shade
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Mature Size8m (26ft)
8m (26ft)
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