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Beginner
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2.5m
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4m
max. height |
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Camellia 'Inspiration'
Other names: Camellia 'Inspiration'
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Genus: Camellia
Variety or cultivar: 'Inspiration' _ 'Inspiration' is a large, upright, evergreen shrub with shiny, dark-green leaves. It bears deep-pink, semi-double flowers from midwinter to late spring.
Camellia 'Inspiration' is: Evergreen
Flower: Deep-pink in Spring; Deep-pink in Winter
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Compact, Upright
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Pieris 'Forest Flame' (Pieris 'Forest Flame')
Camellia 'Inspiration' (Camellia 'Inspiration') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 2.5m 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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| Soil drainage: |
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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