CAMELLIA chekiangoleosa

Species. Rich red flowers, which can often be in pairs, have golden yellow stamens

2 year

Pot size 2 Litre

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Plant Details

Flowering

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Good to know
Syn C. crassissima, C. liberistamina
Pests & Diseases
aphids, scale insects. May be susceptible to honey fungus, phytophthora
Place of origin
China eastern Hunan, Jiangxi, Zhejiang
Camellias
species
Camellia
Evergreen
Red
Rich red in colour
Single
Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
Denticulate
Ovate
Height
4 - 8 metres
Spread
2.5 - 4 metres
Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
Spring Seasonal Interest
Winter Seasonal Interest

Planting Tips and Care Advice

Garden Location/Conditions

Border

Town garden

Woodland garden
Pruning group

Pruning group 8

Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
Soil Conditions

Acid / ericaceous loving

Fertile moist well-drained soil
Sun Requirements

Full sun

Partial shade