Beautiful deep pink semi-double flowers with attractive glossy green leaves
. Max Height 1.8m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers March to April. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Not hardy.
Camellia japonica ‘Florentine’
Beautiful deep pink semi-double flowers with attractive glossy green leaves
Category: Houseplants
Description
Additional information
Generic | Camellia |
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Species | japonica |
Varietry | 'Florentine' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | Lime-free |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.8m |
Family | Theaceae |
Spread | 1.2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, April |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Not hardy |
Planting | |
Care | Keep just moist in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water with rain water, Shade roots from the hot sun |
Border | Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
Pruning Time | After flowering |
Pests and diseases | Scale, Mealy bugs, Aphids |
Maintenance | Re-pot using a lime free compost, Place outdoors in the summer |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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