CAMELLIA 'Red Crystal'

Reticulata. Glowing red. Single to semi-double.

4 year

Pot size 3 - 5 Litre

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£35.00 each

Plant Details

Flowering

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Good to know
C. reticulata 'Crimson Robe' x C. japonica 'Wildfire'
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, scale insects, vine weevil, leaf spot
Place of origin
Garden origin. New Zealand. c1984. Os Blumhardt, Whangarei
Resistant to honey fungus
These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Camellias
reticulata
Camellia reticulata (syn. C. heterophylla) is a species of Camellia
Camellia
Evergreen
Dark green, glossy leaves to 10cm (4in) long
Saucer-shaped
Semi-double
Two rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
Single
Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
Fully hardy
Serrulate
Elliptic
Height
5m (16ft)
Spread
4m (13ft)
Tall Shrub
Vigorous, upright, open growth. Flowers to 14cm (5½in) across with heavily textured, crinkled petals and gold stamens
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

Mature Size

5m (16ft)
	4m (13ft)

Planting Tips and Care Advice

Garden Location/Conditions

Woodland garden
Pruning group

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.
Soil Conditions

Acid / ericaceous loving

Fertile moist well-drained soil
Sun Requirements

Partial shade