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camellia 'Hakutaka'

Camellia japonica 'Hakutaka' (Higo)

Genus: Camellia
Family: Theaceae

About this plant

'Hakutaka' is a large, bushy, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. Pure white, single, saucer-shaped flowers, with a golden flare of stamens, are produced in spring

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers a humus-rich, acid or neutral soil and shelter from cold, dry winds and early morning sun which can damage buds and flowers. See camellia cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Can get aphids, cushion scale and vine weevil

Diseases

May be affected by honey fungus, phytophthora root rot, camellia gall, camellia leaf blight, camellia yellow mottle virus and camellia petal blight

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years