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The Best Camellia Flowers and Gardens From Crocus
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Here are some of their great Camellia products... - Camellia - A lovely camellia with large, semi-double, dark geranium red flowers and compact, upright growth. This is arguably the best red camellia, flowering abundantly each spring. Ideal for a mixed border with moist but well-drained acid soil, the glossy, dark green foliage provides an excellent foil for other ornamental and feature plants.Position: partial shade (but not east-facing)Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens) Rate of growth: average Flowering period: March to May Flower colour: dark geranium red flowersOther features: glossy, dark green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant. Protect container-grown specimens in winter by wrapping with bubble wrap or hessianGoes well with: Pieris japonica 'Taiwanensis Group', Kalmia angustifolia 'Rubra', Skimmia japonica 'Rubella', Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo', Rhododendron 'Snow Lady', Liriope muscari
- Camellia - An extremely hardy camellia producing large, peony-form, crimson blooms in February and March. This handsome, evergreen shrub is one of the most popular and easy-to-grow forms of camellia. Narrowly upright in habit, it's ideal for use in a large patio container or for creating an informal, flowering screen.Position: partial shade (but not east-facing)Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens)Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: February and March Flower colour: crimsonOther features: glossy, bright green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant. Protect container-grown specimens in winter by wrapping with bubble wrap or hessianGoes well with: Pieris japonica 'Taiwanensis Group', Kalmia angustifolia 'Rubra', Skimmia japonica 'Rubella', Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo', Rhododendron 'Snow Lady', Liriope muscari
- Camellia - Fragrant, single, pink-tinged white flowers set against lustrous, dark green leaves. The delicate petals of this award-winning camellia start to unfurl in October just when the garden is most in need of colour and scent. Strongly upright in habit, it's best grown in a sheltered spot or a large container, that can easily be overwintered under glass.Position: partial shade (but not east-facing)Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens)Rate of growth: average Flowering period: October to December Flower colour: pink-tinged white flowersOther features: lustrous, dark green leaves, pale green underneathHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant. Protect container-grown specimens in winter by wrapping with bubble wrap or hessianGoes well with: Pieris japonica 'Taiwanensis Group', Kalmia angustifolia 'Rubra', Skimmia japonica 'Rubella', Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo', Rhododendron 'Snow Lady', Liriope muscari
- Shrub Bourbon Rose - Masses of camellia-like, fragrant, fully double, lilac-tinted, pink flowers from July to September and light green leaves. This repeat-flowering, old Bourbon rose is perfect for a mixed or shrub border in sun or partial shade. To fully appreciate the strongly perfumed flowers, chose a site close to a house entrance or path.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: lilac-tinted pink flowersOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soilGoes well with: Lamium maculatum 'Roseum', Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Alchemilla mollis, Rosa 'Congratulations', Rosa 'Silver Jubilee'All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
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