Flower of Camellia Sweet Emily Kate taken at Princess Fancy-Plants in Chandler, Brisbane.

Camellia Sweet Emily Kate JAPONICA

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Description
Camellia japonica x C. lutchuensis
 
Sun to part shade
 
Height:  1 - 1.5 m
 
Fragrant
 
Moderate water
 
Suitable for hedging
 
 
Notes from the plant tag:
 
Informal blooms of light pink, shading to pale pink at the centre are borne mid to late season on an upright shrub.
 
DESCRIPTION:  An evergreen shrub growing to approximately 1 - 1.5 m with small, bright green foliage.  Abundant flowers are produced in autumn and winter.  Ideal for screens, hedging, large containers and espaliers.
 
POSITION:  Sunny or partly shaded position.  Protect from strong winds.
 
SOIL:  Well drained, slightly acidic soil.  Before planting combine with organic matter for best results.
 
CARE:  Keep moist especially in hot, dry weather.  Mulch with compost, leaf mould or other organic matter to keep roots cool.   Do not allow mulch to touch the trunk.  May be lightly trimmed to shape in spring.  Feed in spring with a specific camellia fertiliser or a complete organic fertiliser.  Avoid lime.
 
 
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