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CAMELLIA 'Margherita Coleoni'
Red formal double
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. Belgium. 1865 -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Camellias
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japonicaThe best known of all the camellias, Japanese Camellia (Camellia japonica)
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Camellia
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Evergreen
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Red
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Formal doubleMulti rows of petals in a symmetrical shape, no stamen showing
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
Tall Shrub
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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) -
Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
1.5m (5ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a large borderCottage gardenTown garden
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Acid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Partial shade
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