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Beginner
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2.5m
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4m
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Camellia japonica 'Optima'
Other names: Camellia 'Optima' , Camellia 'Optima Rose'
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Genus: Camellia
Variety or cultivar: 'Optima' _ 'Optima' is a large upright evergreen shrub with dark-green, twisted, glossy leaves. It bears double pale-pink flowers with red stripes in spring.
Camellia japonica 'Optima' is: Evergreen
Flower: Striped, Red, Pale-pink in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Erect, Spreading
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Camellia japonica 'Optima' (Camellia 'Optima' ) 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. Protect from cold, drying winds and frosts.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Shade |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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