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  • CAMELLIA 'Paradise Blush'
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    CAMELLIA 'Paradise Blush'

    Sasanqua. Deep pink buds opening to pure white semi-double with pink on reverse. Long flowering
     
    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Makes a good screen or hedge
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. Australia. Paradise Plants Nursery, NSW
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • sasanqua
      Camellia sasanqua (Christmas Camellia) is a species of Camellia
    • Evergreen
    • Bicolor
      Deep pink buds opening to pure white with pink on reverse.
    • Semi-double
      Two rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
      6-8cm (2½-3in) across. Like small waterlilies
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Hedge
      Ideal for hedging
    • Tall Shrub
      Fast-growing, upright, neat shrub
    • 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)
    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2m (6½ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suitable for a large border
      Cottage garden
      Town 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
      Neutral to acid soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full shade
      Full sun
      Will tolerate full sun once established. Keep roots cool and moist.
      Partial shade
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