Camellia 'Snow Flurry'
camellia (syn. Camellia sasanqua 'Snow Flurry')
- 1.5 litre pot
- £24.99
- available to order from autumn
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- Standard £5.99
- Position: full or partial shade
- Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil
- Rate of growth: average to fast
- Flowering period: November to February
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A stunning, evergreen shrub that flowers during the late autumn and winter, prized for the contrast in its beautiful, pure white, anemone-form, semi-double blooms and dense, dark-green, toothed, glossy foliage. 'Snow Flurry' is a lightly scented camellia that boasts a compact and rounded form making it ideal for use as a specimen or in groupings, adding a touch of sophistication to any garden or suitably large pot.
For autumn- and winter-flowering camellias, plant in acidic, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter, in a spot sheltered from cold winds. Unlike spring-flowering types, they prefer a sunnier position but still benefit from some protection from early morning sun, particularly in frosty conditions.
Container-grown plants should be potted in ericaceous compost and protected during harsh weather. Ensure good drainage in the pots to avoid waterlogging.
Water during dry spells, especially while buds are forming, and feed with an ericaceous fertiliser in early spring and again in early summer. After flowering, lightly prune to maintain shape and remove any untidy growth. Top-dress annually with leaf mould or pine bark mulch to conserve moisture and maintain soil acidity.
For container plants, insulate pots in winter with bubble wrap or hessian to protect roots from freezing temperatures.
Container-grown plants should be potted in ericaceous compost and protected during harsh weather. Ensure good drainage in the pots to avoid waterlogging.
Water during dry spells, especially while buds are forming, and feed with an ericaceous fertiliser in early spring and again in early summer. After flowering, lightly prune to maintain shape and remove any untidy growth. Top-dress annually with leaf mould or pine bark mulch to conserve moisture and maintain soil acidity.
For container plants, insulate pots in winter with bubble wrap or hessian to protect roots from freezing temperatures.
