Beautiful bright red single flowers borne in profusion. Glossy dark green leaves. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers November to March. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Camellia sasanqua ‘Crimson King’
Beautiful bright red single flowers borne in profusion. Glossy dark green leaves.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Camellia |
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Species | sasanqua |
Varietry | 'Crimson King' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | red |
Soil | Acidic, Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 3m |
Family | Theaceae |
Spread | 2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rounded, Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | November, March |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Mulch to keep roots cool, In dry weather hose down trunk daily |
Border | Border, Specimen, Pot |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
Pruning Time | After flowering |
Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Aphids, Scale, Honey fungus |
Maintenance | Top dress in spring, Feed, Dead heading |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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