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CAMELLIA 'Winton'
Cuspidate x C. saluenensis. Similar to 'Cornish Snow' but with delicate pink flowers
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. cuspidate x C. saluenensis hybrid
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Pests & DiseasesAphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot.
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Place of originGarden origin. UK. Caerhays Estate, Cornwall.
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Caerhays bred plants
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Camellias
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Evergreen
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Carmine in bud, opening almond pink. Golden stamens
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petalsApprox 4.5cm (1¾in) across
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Fully hardy
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Height2-5m (6½-16ft)
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Spread1-3m (3-10ft)
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Tall ShrubOpen, spreading 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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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Rounded to broadly columnar
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size2-5m (6½-16ft)
1-3m (3-10ft)
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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