CAMELLIA 'Rainbow'

Sasanqua. White edged with pink

4 year

Pot size - 3 - 5 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£35.00 each

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

Flowering

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Good to know
Effective as an espalier.
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot.
Place of origin
Japan. A selection by Nuccio's Nurseries, Altadena, California.
Resistant to honey fungus
These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Camellias
sasanqua
Camellia sasanqua (Christmas Camellia) is a species of Camellia
Camellia
Evergreen
leaves to 8cm (3in) long, dark green above, paler beneath.
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)

Edged with pink
White
Single
Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals

To 7cm (2¾in) across
Cottage garden
Town garden
Fully hardy
Serrulate
Elliptic
Oblong
Height
To 6m (20ft)
Spread
To 3m (10ft)
Tall Shrub
Strong-growing upright to spreading shrub
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.
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)
Scented flowers
Autumn Seasonal Interest
Winter Seasonal Interest
Acid / ericaceous loving
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Neutral to acid soil
Against a wall
Full shade
Full sun
When established. Keep roots cool and moist.
Partial shade