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CAMELLIA 'Holly Bright'
Reticulata. Striking serrated leaves and bright red flowers
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Evergreen
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Red -
Height - 3.5m (11½ft) -
Spread - 3m (10ft)
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Tall Shrub - upright, dense growth. Flowers have crinkled petals
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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) -
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Additional Features - Good to know - - named for the saw-like leaf edges -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot -
Place of origin - garden origin -
Burncoose Specialities - Camellias -
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Camellia Types - japonica - The best known of all the camellias, Japanese Camellia (Camellia japonica)
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Core Plants - Camellia -
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Flower Shape - Semi-double - Two rows of petals with conspicuous stamens - 11cm (4¼in) across
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf margin - Serrate - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Elliptic - see photos above
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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.
RHS group 8 -
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Camellia - A guide to sizing and pricing
Camellias - Background info Videos.
- Propagation information - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- C.'Satan's Robe' - Video Tip ondemand_video
- C. transnokoensis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- x williamsii Camellias - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Camellias - Signature Plants
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Ericaceous Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser
Specially developed organic concentrated seaweed feed for ericaceous plants that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants,
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™ Ericoid.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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