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camellia 'Ruby Wedding'

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Ruby Wedding' is a dense, evergreen shrub, to around 1.8m tall and wide, with glossy, dark green, elliptic leaves and in spring, bright red, anemone to peony-form, double flowers

Scientific classification

Species: camellia 'Ruby Wedding' (Camellia × williamsii 'Ruby Wedding')
Genus: Camellia
Family: Theaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full shade · Partial shade
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Distribution of camellia 'Ruby Wedding'

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Quick identification of camellia 'Ruby Wedding'

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camellia 'Ruby Wedding' care guide

Permanently slightly acidic moist soil, root ball must never dry fully
Watering: Full shade · Partial shade
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Watering

Permanently slightly acidic moist soil, root ball must never dry fully

Fertilizing

Acid-loving camellia liquid feed monthly spring until early autumn

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Growing

Suitable for woodland and acidic soils. Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds and late frosts. See camellia cultivation

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), phytophthora root rot, camellia gall, camellia leaf blight, camellia yellow mottle virus and flowers and camellia petal blight