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Beginner
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2.2m
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2.2m
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Camellia 'Freedom Bell'
Other names: x williamsii 'Freedom Bell' Camellia, Camellia 'Freedom Bell'
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Genus: Camellia
Variety or cultivar: 'Freedom Bell' _ 'Freedom Bell' is a small, dense, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark-green leaves. It bears bright-red, funnel-shaped flowers from late winter to late spring.
Camellia 'Freedom Bell' is: Evergreen
Flower: Bright-red in Spring; Bright-red in Winter
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Compact, Upright
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Rhododendron 'Golden Torch' (Rhododendron 'Golden Torch')
Camellia 'Freedom Bell' (Camellia 'Freedom Bell') will reach a height of 2.2m and a spread of 2.2m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Flowers best in the shade. Cold, dry winds and late frosts can damage the buds and flowers.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Shade |
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| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
David E Dunlop
I've had this plant in my garden for 3 years in clay soil and I haven't had any flowers on the plant. Can you please advise how to get flowers growing on this plant which is now 3 feet tall. The leaves have always looked healthy.
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- Posted: Mon. 1st August 2011 19:50
- Last reply: Wed. 3rd August 2011 09:50
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