CAMELLIA 'Tanya'
CAMELLIA 'Tanya'
Slow-growing with small deep pink flowers.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Compact grower, originated Coolidge gardens California. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot. -
Camellias
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sasanquaCamellia sasanqua (Christmas Camellia) is a species of Camellia
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Evergreen
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Border
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Ovate
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Height
1 metre -
Spread
1 metre -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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.
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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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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size1 metre
1 metre
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