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camellia 'Kanjirō' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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camellia 'Kanjirō'

Camellia hiemalis 'Kanjirō'

Fragrant

Genus: Camellia
Family: Theaceae

About this plant

A large evergreen shrub with oval-shaped, dark green leaves with finely serrated edges. Produces semi-double, lightly scented, cerise pink flowers in late autumn and winter

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers acidic soil with plenty of organic matter and good drainage. Position in light shade, and shelter from cold, dry winds. See camellia cultivation for more detailed advice

Pruning

Pruning group 8 (evergreens), after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer, or by grafting in late winter

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects and vine weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus, phytophthora root rot, camellia gall, camellia leaf blight, and camellia yellow mottle virus. Flowers may be infected by camellia petal blight

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years