CAMELLIA 'Elfin Rose'

Fragrant rose pink flowers, peony form

2 year

Pot size - 2 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

~~£21.00~~ £14.00

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

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Good to know
Syn Camellia sasanqua 'Elfin Rose' Camellia hiemalis 'Elfin Rose'
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, scale insects, vine weevil. Honey fungus, phytophora
Place of origin
New Zealand
sasanqua
Camellia sasanqua (Christmas Camellia) is a species of Camellia
Evergreen
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)

Rose pink
Paeony
Mass mixed irregular petals, with or without stamens
Semi-double
Two rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
Border
Cottage garden
Town garden
Woodland garden
Serrate
Ovate
Height
4–8 metres
Spread
2.5–4 metres
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
Tall Shrub
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.
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
Acid / ericaceous loving
Fertile well drained soil
Full sun
Partial shade
Rounded to broadly columnar
Rounded to broadly spreading