CAMELLIA 'Tada Meibi'
CAMELLIA 'Tada Meibi'
Pink with salmon tint.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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
From Mrs H.S. Stone, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. 1986 -
Camellias
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japonicaThe best known of all the camellias, Japanese Camellia (Camellia japonica)
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Evergreen
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pink to salmon pink -
DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Border
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Ovate
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Height
2 metres -
Spread
2 metres -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size2 metres
2 metres
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