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Camellia japonica 'Kate Shepard'


Camellia japonica 'Kate Shepard'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Large attractive shrub with an erect compact growing habit. Lustrous leathery dark green leaves. In spring it has beautiful large white informal double anemone flowers with sometimes a touch of pale pink. Very hardy though thrives in good loamy soil that does not get too dry. Prefers a semi-shaded sheltered site. Excellent for a formal garden. Hardy. During the campaign for women’s suffrage, those who supported the 1893 Electoral Bill were presented with a white camellia to wear in their buttonhole. The white camellia has since become an endearing symbol of women’s suffrage in New Zealand, and a new variety, named after Kate Sheppard, was created for the 100th anniversary in 1993. Bred by Viv Joyce of Taranaki.

 
Genus
Camellia
Species   japonica
Cultivar   'Kate Shepard'

Common name
Camellia

Family name
Theaceae
Place of origin
China


DETAILS
Height
2.5 mt
Width
2 mt
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen

Soil Type
Needs well drained soil / Prefers good loamy soil

Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture

Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate very hard frosts.

Immaculate / Magnificent / 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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