CAMELLIA 'Shin-akebono'
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CAMELLIA 'Shin-akebono'
Japonica. Open white flowered paeony form. Often very early in the season
1 year
£10.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £9.00 each
Any 5+ £8.00 each
2 year
£21.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £16.00 each
Any 5+ £14.00 each
3 year
£24.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £21.00 each
Any 5+ £19.00 each
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
Garden origin. Japan. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Camellias
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japonicaThe best known of all the camellias, Japanese Camellia (Camellia japonica)
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Camellia
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EvergreenVeined leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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White
Sometimes suffused soft pink. Yellow stamens -
PaeonyMass mixed irregular petals, with or without stamensTo 10cm (4in) across
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubLong branches have a weeping habit. Flowers to 10cm (4in) across sometimes suffused soft pink with gold stamens.
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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 - 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
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Partial shade
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
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