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CAMELLIA 'R.L. Wheeler'

Japonica. Very large double, light red
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. USA. Georgia. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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japonicaThe best known of all the camellias, Japanese Camellia (Camellia japonica)
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EvergreenLarge, widely spaced leaves.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Dark pink to light red. -
DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing10-13cm (4-5in) across
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Fully hardy
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Height
To 9m (30ft) -
Spread
To 8m (26ft) -
Tall ShrubVigorous, rounded, open shrub. Produces large flowers
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Rounded to broadly columnar
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Sizeto 9m (30ft)
to 8m (26ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Woodland garden
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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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