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Camellia hiemalis 'Shōwa-no-sakae'

camellia 'Shōwa-no-sakae'

A bushy, spreading, fairly slow-growing, evergreen shrub to about 2.5m with small, glossy, pointed, dark green leaves. Semi-double, scented, pink flowers are produced from mid-autumn to early winter

Synonyms
Camellia sasanqua 'Showa No Sakae'
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Pink Green
Winter Pink Green
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

North–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical 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

Suitable for acid to neutral soils, in partial or dappled 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

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Pruning group 8

Pests

May be suscpetible to aphids, scale insects and vine weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus, phytophthora root rot, camellia gall, camellia leaf blight, camellia viruses and camellia petal blight

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