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  • CAMELLIA costei
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    CAMELLIA costei

    Species. Small, white, slightly scented flowers.
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot
    • Place of origin
      China
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Camellias
    • Camellia
    • Evergreen
      Elliptic to oblong, thin, leathery leaves to 8cm (3in) long, dark green above, paler beneath. Foliage is reddish when young
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Spread
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Slow-growing shrub or small tree. Flowers are small but freely produced in spring
    • 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 - 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)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      2.5m (8ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2.5m (8ft)
       
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