Camellia Francesco Ferruccio
Price range: £33.50 through £52.50
Details:
Hard to find in Britain, Camellia Francesco Ferruccio was cultivated in Italy in the early part of the1800s. It has the typical deep glossy evergreen foliage with new shoots coming in mid-spring. A hardy camellia with glorious double deep crimson red flowers, with smaller centred petals emerging in spring.
 Attracts | Bees |
|---|---|
 Blossom Colour | Red |
 Flowering Period | Feb, Mar |
 Habit (Shape) | Bushy |
 Hardiness | Average (Average winter) |
 Height (when grown) | 2-3m |
 Leaf Colour | Green |
 Lighting | Partial Sun, Shade |
 Position | Sheltered, Some Protection |
 Soil Type | Acidic, Neutral |
Description
Hard to find in Britain, Camellia Francesco Ferruccio was cultivated in Italy in the early part of the1800s. It has the typical deep glossy evergreen foliage with new shoots coming in mid-spring. A hardy camellia with glorious double deep crimson red flowers, with smaller centred petals emerging in spring.
A rare camellia that will give great pleasure especially to the lover of red blooms
Camellias prefer an acid, humas rich moist soil, they do like the occasional mulch. Plant where they get light shade or morning sun to protect the buds and avoid all day strong sunshine. Once established, they need little additional care and give much pleasure with their glorious flowers for years to come.
Cultivation: Gardens and patios
Soil: Acid, fertile moist soil- Ericaceous
Position: Dabbled shade, morning sun
Foliage: Glossy evergreen
Flowering: Double deep red.
Habit: Compact, upright, rounding with age
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Growth: Vigorous
Height & Spread in maturity: 2m -3m
Did you know: Symbolism: ‘Excellence & Steadfastness’ ‘I shall love you always’ Camellias are a good luck gift to a man….
