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    CAMELLIA 'Hiryu'
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    CAMELLIA 'Hiryu'

    Sasanqua. small crimson-red rose-form double blooms
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    P9/0.5 Litre
    Delivery Information
    Available from January 2025
    £10.50 each 
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    Plant Details
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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
    • sasanqua
      Camellia sasanqua (Christmas Camellia) is a species of Camellia
    • Camellia
    • Evergreen
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Cerise pink with golden stamens
    • Semi-double
      Two rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
      Semi double to single flower
    • Denticulate
    • Ovate
    • Height and Spread
      2.5 – 4 metres
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • 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
    • Autumn 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
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