Camellia Sasanqua Hiryu
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Description
Hiryu is tall and bushy shrub with dark, glossy foliage. A very popular variety, the large single to semi-double flowers are a deep rose shading to red at the petal edge.
Ideal for screens, hedges, large containers, topiary and as general landscaping plants. The perfect plant for any garden style.
Common Name: Camellia sasanqua 'Hiryu' Botanical Name: Camellia sasanqua 'Hiryu' Plant size: Approx 12 - 15cm Pot size: 50mm pot. Max growth: Approx 4m high and 2m wide. Maintenance: Regular tip pruning to maintain formal shape and encourage dense growth especially if hedging or topiarying Planting: The biggest danger to planting camellias is planting them too deep. They are shallow rooting and prefer a moist (not wet) fertile, well drained soil. Mulching is essential to prevent the shallow roots from drying out in hot weatherApply a six month slow release fertiliser in Spring and Autumn with camellia and azalea food.
Attributes
Climate Zone
- Arid
- Cool
- Subtropical
- Temperate
- Tropical
Flowers
- Bird attracting
- Cut flowers
- Striking Flowers
Garden Style
- Chinese garden
- Cottage Garden
- Formal Garden
Growth Rate
- Slow
Hedging
- Formal Hedge
- Privacy Screen
- Tall Hedge
- Wind break
Plant Spacing
- 80cm - 1m
Plant Type
- Evergreen
- Foliage Plants
- Large Shrubs
Position
- Full Sun
- Semi Shade
Uses
- Container Plants
- Feature planting
- Mass planting
- Topairy
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