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Attracts
Bees
Blossom Colour
Red
Calendar
Flowering in 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
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….
The tree is watered before being carefully packed by one of our experienced staff on site. It comes in a cardboard box lined with straw. (We try to use as much recycling material as possible) The box is addressed to the customer or a specified name and address and sent out overnight delivery to arrive on requested dates.
Please note the size of the tree that you are ordering, as our trees are provided for our clients to plant themselves, which may appear at a small size rather than the fully grown tree as shown in the photos. To find out more information, please visit our Delivery & Returns page.
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