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Camellia sasanqua 'Hiryu'
Erect growing shrub with dark green glossy foliage. The bright cerise red flowers are very colourful against the foliage. Abundant flowers early winter to spring. Hardy plant, grows in sun or semi-shade, prefers good soil that does not get too dry.
Genus
Camellia
Species
sasanqua
Cultivar
'Hiryu'
Common name
Camellia
Family name
Theaceae
Place of origin
Asia
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
1.5 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil / Prefer good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Frost hardy / Grows in sun or semi-shade
Immaculate / Magnificent / Nourishment / Paradise / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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