Camellia 'Sweet Olive' from Burncoose Nurseries

CAMELLIA 'Sweet Olive'

Almost white, pale pink centre, deepening in colour to outer petals.

1 year

Pot size - P9/0.5 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£10.50

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Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

Flowering

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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot.
Place of origin
Originated in Australia 1990 by T.J. Savidge
Camellias
japonica
The best known of all the camellias, Japanese Camellia (Camellia japonica)
Evergreen
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)

Pink outer to flower white centre
Double
Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
Border
Town garden
Woodland garden
Ovate
Height
2 metres
Spread
2 metres
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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.
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
Acid / ericaceous loving
Fertile well drained soil
Full sun
Partial shade