Camellia japonica 'Nagasaki' 5L
Product Code: 193883
£44.99
- Ultimate height: 2.5-4m.
- Time to ultimate height: 10-20 years
- Ultimate spread: 2.5-4m
- Prefers acidic soil with plenty of organic matter and good drainage. Position in light shade, and shelter from cold, dry winds and early morning sun, as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds and late frosts.
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer, or by grafting in late winter
- May be susceptible to honey fungus, phytophthora root rot, camellia gall, camellia leaf blight, and camellia yellow mottle virus. Flowers may be infected by camellia petal blight
Description
Description
A slow-growing evergreen shrub with rich green foliage and large, semi-double, rose pink flowers with white blotches in late spring. H: 2m in 10 years. Prefers a sheltered site in sun or part shade. Requires lime-free soil.
