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camellia 'Hiryu' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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camellia 'Hiryu'

Camellia sasanqua 'Hiryū'

Genus: Camellia
Family: Theaceae

About this plant

A large evergreen shrub with a spreading habit and glossy, ovate dark green leaves with finely serrated edges. Produces small, rose-form double flowers, in deep rosy red with occasional white streaks and spots, in autumn and winter

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial 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 FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers acidic soil with plenty of organic matter and good drainage. Position in a sheltered site as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds. Will thrive in full sun once established. 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

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years