Camellia sasanqua 'Rainbow'
camellia 'Rainbow'
A vigorous, upright large shrub or small tree, up to 6m high, with leaves, up to 8cm long, that are purple when young, then glossy bright green above and paler beneath. From autumn to early winter it produces fragrant single flowers, up to 7cm across, which have white petals edged with pink, and conspicuous golden yellow stamens
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple Red Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Gold Pink White | Green | ||
| Winter | Gold Pink White | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Theaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Camellia are evergreen shrubs with simple, ovate, glossy, leathery leaves and showy flowers with solitary or clustered flowers early in the year
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow outside in cool, moist, humus-rich, acidic soil in sun or light shade, and with shelter from cold winds, early morning sun and late frosts, for example in a woodland garden; mature plants will survive British winters, but they will flower better under glass, so they may also be grown in a lime-free compost in containers, and taken indoors to flower; for more advice, see camellia cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings, by hardwood cuttings, by layering, or by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Wall side borders
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
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
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