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camellia 'Rosea'

Camellia sasanqua 'Rosea'

Fragrant

Genus: Camellia
Family: Theaceae

About this plant

'Rosea' is an upright, branching, evergreen shrub with arching stems to around 2.5m tall and toothed, glossy, dark green leaves 3-8cm long. Fragrant, single flowers up to 10cm in diameter are borne from autumn to early winter and comprise pink petals surrounding conspicuous golden-yellow stamens

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 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 Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Suitable for woodland and acidic soils. Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds and late frosts see camellia cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 1 or pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings, by hardwood cuttings, by layering, or by grafting

Pests

May be affected by camellia cushion scale and vine weevil (especially those grown in containers)

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus, phytophthora root rot, camellia gall, camellia leaf blight and camellia yellow mottle virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalPatio 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