Camellia William Bartlett
£90.00
Details:
William Bartlett is a large compact tidy shrub with glossy evergreen leaves. Blooming in abundance in Spring from March to April, the flowers are a formal double pale pink with streaks of darker pink giving a spectacular show in spring.
 Attracts | Bees |
|---|---|
 Blossom Colour | Pink |
 Flowering Period | Apr, Mar |
 Habit (Shape) | Rounded |
 Height (when grown) | 1-2m |
 Hardiness | Average (Average winter) |
 Leaf Colour | Green |
 Lighting | Partial Sun, Shade |
 Position | Sheltered, Some Protection |
 Soil Type | Acidic, Well-drained |
Description
William Bartlett is a large compact tidy shrub with glossy evergreen leaves. Blooming in abundance in Spring from March to April, the flowers are a formal double pale pink with streaks of darker pink giving a spectacular show in spring.
It has a fair growth with an approx. height in maturity of 1.5m x 1.5m
Camellias like an ACID moist well-drained humas rich soil (Use ericaceous compost for container-grown trees) Fully hardy but should be planted in partial shade, (not east facing) protected from cold dry winds and early morning sun.
Care should be taken to prevent damage to emerging buds and flowers by cold winds and early morning frost. Water plants in dry weather to prevent buds from dropping. (Do not over water) Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top dress annually with well- rotted leaf mould or with something similar. Nip off dead flowers…
Pruning is not necessary but if need, trim lightly after flowering.
Cultivation: Gardens & containers, near to home to enjoy the flowers
Soil: Ericaceous compost, acid soil
Position: Partial shade, Protect from cold winds, early morning sun and frost. Not east facing.
Foliage: Shiny evergreen leaves
Flowering: Formal double pale pink with streaks of dark pink flowers in March-April
Habit: Compact, upright growth
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Growth: Vigorous
Height & Spread in Maturity: 1.5m x 1.5m
