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CAMELLIA 'Wilber Foss'
X williamsii. Paeony form with brilliant pink-red flowers
1 year
(UK Delivery Only)
£10.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £9.00 each
Any 5+ £8.00 each
2 year
(UK Delivery Only)
£18.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Camellia Extravaganza! - Any 3+ Normally £16.00 now £14.00 each
Camellia Extravaganza! - Any 5+ Normally £14.00 now £12.00 each
3 year
(UK Delivery Only)
£24.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £21.00 each
Any 5+ £19.00 each
Plant Details
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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 weevil, leaf spot. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. New Zealand. L. Jury, New Plymouth. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Camellias
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x williamsiiC. japonica x C. saluenensis. These cultivars vary greatly in habit, leaves and flowers
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Evergreen
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pink red -
PaeonyMass mixed irregular petals, with or without stamensTo 12.5cm (5in) across
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
To 2m (6½ft) -
Spread
To 2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightVigorous, compact, upright shrub
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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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Rounded to broadly columnar
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Sizeto 2m (6½ft)
to 2m (6½ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub borderCottage gardenSuitable for small gardensTown garden
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Pruning group
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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Soil Conditions
Acid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Partial shade
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- Propagation
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