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CAMELLIA 'Rainbow'
Sasanqua. White edged with pink
1 year
£10.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £9.00 each
Any 5+ £8.00 each
4 year
£35.00 each
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Good to know
Effective as an espalier. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot. -
Place of origin
Japan. A selection by Nuccio's Nurseries, Altadena, California. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Camellias
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sasanquaCamellia sasanqua (Christmas Camellia) is a species of Camellia
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Camellia
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Evergreenleaves to 8cm (3in) long, dark green above, paler beneath.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Edged with pink -
White
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petalsTo 7cm (2¾in) across
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
To 6m (20ft) -
Spread
To 3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubStrong-growing upright to spreading shrub
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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.
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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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Neutral to acid soil
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Against a wall
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Full shade
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Full sun
When established. Keep roots cool and moist. -
Partial shade
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Mature Sizeto 6m (20ft)
to 3m (10ft)
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