Camellia hiemalis 'Sparkling Burgundy'
camellia
- Position: partial or dappled shade
- Soil: moist, humus-rich, well-drained acidic soil
- Rate of growth:average
- Flowering period: December and January
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A gorgeous camellia with showy, peony-like, ruby-red flowers from early to mid-winter. This spreading, evergreen shrub has glossy, dark green leaves that catch the winter sun, and the flowers appear just when the garden seems to need some colour. A lovely plant for a small garden or in a winter border. - Garden care:Protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun as buds may be damaged by cold winds and late frosts. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a liquid plant food in mid-spring and mulch annually with leaf mould or shredded bark. After flowering, lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the look of the shrub.
Viburnum × bodnantense 'Charles Lamont'
viburnum
Fragrant, bright pink flowers
Helleborus × hybridus Harvington speckled white
Lenten rose hellebore
Great illuminating a shady spot
Viburnum tinus
laurustinus
Perfect for a shady spot
Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Freckles'
clematis (group 1)
Unusual creamy flowers
Daphne odora
daphne
Wonderful in the woodland
Helleborus × hybridus 'Double Ellen Pink'
lenten rose
Perfect for the woodland floor
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Symptoms Dried up buds fail to open then turn hard and brown. They are covered lots of tiny black bristly growths, which are full of spores. The plant is healthy in all other respects. Plants most commonly affected Rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias. Cause A fungus...
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Symptoms Buds form, sometimes to their full size and then drop off with no apparent reason. Cause A period of dry weather while the buds are forming causes this. Camellia and rhododendrons are more susceptible and a few days of drought at the...
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Many shrubs, trees and climbers are showing signs of growth and so it is an ideal time to check them over for winter damage. If you feel they need a little care and attention, here are a few notes to...
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