Camellia 'Winter's Toughie'
camellia 'Winter's Toughie'
Even winter's icy grasp has a tough time conquering Camellia 'Winter's Toughie', with buds so hardy that abundant blooms burst...
1.5 litre pot
£19.99
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
Even winter's icy grasp has a tough time conquering Camellia 'Winter's Toughie', with buds so hardy that abundant blooms burst forth as autumn makes way for winter's chill. This vigorous evergreen beauty flaunts rich, glossy leaves, the perfect backdrop for the delightful and lightly scented, semi-double flowers. The thin yet resilient petals, curving into loosely open blooms with fluted edges, defy all but the worst that the cold weather can conjure. Whether in a partially shaded border or trained against a wall or trellis in neutral to acid soils, this resilient Camellia adorns bare spaces with persistent blooms when little else dares to flower.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Slow growing
Soil
Humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Camellia 'Winter's Toughie':
To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant.
