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camellia 'Cornish Spring'

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Cornish Spring' is a medium-sized shrub, erect and fairly bushy in growth. Leaves ovate, dark green. Flowers single, rosy-pink, 4cm in width, somewhat cupped

Scientific classification

Species: camellia 'Cornish Spring' (Camellia 'Cornish Spring')
Genus: Camellia
Family: Theaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full shade · Partial shade
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Distribution of camellia 'Cornish Spring'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of camellia 'Cornish Spring'

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camellia 'Cornish Spring' care guide

Keep acidic soil consistently moist, with good drainage year round
Watering: Full shade · Partial shade
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Watering

Keep acidic soil consistently moist, with good drainage year round

Fertilizing

Camellia fertilizer after flowering and again in early summer

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