Camellia japonica ‘Princesse Baciocchi’ 3ltr

27.99

‘Princesse Baciocchi’ is a vigorous, upright, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and formal double, crimson flowers in spring.

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright

9m ht x 8m sp

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COLOUR

Flower

Crimson in Spring

Foliage

Dark-green in All seasons

HOW TO CARE

Watch out for

Specific pests

Aphids , Scale insects , Vine weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to a virus.

General care

Pruning

Requires little pruning. Deadheading and the removal of dead, diseased, or damaged branches should be done after flowering.

Propagation methods

Semi-hardwood cuttings

WHERE TO GROW

Camellia japonica 'Princesse Baciocchi' (Camellia 'Princesse Baciocchi') will reach a height of 9m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises

Cultivation

Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained acid soil in a sheltered position. Protect emerging buds and flowers from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Fertilise in mid-spring and early summer. If grown in a container, use ericaceous compost.

Soil type

Clay, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Shade

COLOUR

Flower

Crimson in Spring

Foliage

Dark-green in All seasons

HOW TO CARE

Watch out for

Specific pests

Aphids , Scale insects , Vine weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to a virus.

General care

Pruning

Requires little pruning. Deadheading and the removal of dead, diseased, or damaged branches should be done after flowering.

Propagation methods

Semi-hardwood cuttings

WHERE TO GROW

Camellia japonica ‘Princesse Baciocchi’ (Camellia ‘Princesse Baciocchi’) will reach a height of 9m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises

Cultivation

Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained acid soil in a sheltered position. Protect emerging buds and flowers from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Fertilise in mid-spring and early summer. If grown in a container, use ericaceous compost.

Soil type

Clay, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Shade