CAMELLIA 'Hiryu'
Sasanqua. small crimson-red rose-form double blooms
1 year
£10.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £9.00 each
Any 5+ £8.00 each
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Good to know
Syn Sazanka, 'Kanjiro' -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, scale insects. May be susceptible to honey fungus, phytophthora -
Place of origin
Eastern Asia, China and Japan -
Camellias
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sasanquaCamellia sasanqua (Christmas Camellia) is a species of Camellia
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Camellia
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Evergreen
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Cerise pink with golden stamens -
Semi-doubleTwo rows of petals with conspicuous stamensSemi double to single flower
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Border
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Denticulate
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Ovate
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Height and Spread
2.5 – 4 metres -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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.
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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