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CAMELLIA 'Tristrem Carlyon'
Reticulata. Paeony form, red with central petaloids streaked white
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowC. japonica 'Rosea Simplex'(Aitonia) x Borde Hill hybrid
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Pests & DiseasesAphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot.
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Place of originGarden origin. UK. 1973. Gillian Carlyon, Tregrehan, Par, Cornwall.
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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reticulataCamellia reticulata (syn. C. heterophylla) is a species of Camellia
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Evergreen
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BicolorRed with central petaloids streaked white.
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PaeonyMass mixed irregular petals, with or without stamensTo 10cm (4in) across
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Heightto 15m (50ft)
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SpreadTo 5m (16ft)
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Tall Shrub
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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)
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Sizeto 15m (50ft)
to 5m (16ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Woodland garden
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Soil Conditions
Acid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Partial shade
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- Further Reading
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