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camellia 'Kenkyō' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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camellia 'Kenkyō'

Camellia sasanqua 'Kenkyō'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Camellia
Family: Theaceae

About this plant

An upright, evergreen shrub, growing relatively slowly to about 2.5 metres. Foliage is neat, glossy, pointed and dark green; flowers single, white with a tinge of pink and a prominent boss of golden stamens, produced in autumn and winter

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial ShadeFull Sun

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

Suitable for acid to neutral soils, in full sun or partial shade, sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun which might damage buds and flowers. May need winter protection in cold areas, especially if grown in a container. See camellia cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

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 CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years