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Camellia japonica 'Bob's Tinsie'
Erect narrow shrub with small mid-green leaves. Through the spring the bush is covered with brilliant red miniture flowers with an anemone form. Lovely as a standard or hedge as clips well. Hardy. Prefers a sheltered site with good soil, though will tolerate dry conditions.Japonica.
Genus
Camellia
Species
japonica
Cultivar
'Bob's Tinsie'
Common name
Camellia
Family name
Theaceae
Place of origin
Asia
DETAILS
Height
3 m
Width
2 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
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Prefers a sheltered site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Immaculate / Magnificent / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Large, over 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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