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Camellia japonica 'Spring Sonnet'

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Double-flowering, edge of petals somewhat darker. The size after 10 years is 200 cm. The flower colour is pink with darker pink. This plant is mostly hardy.The flowering period is February - March.

Date taken : 29.05.2008

Common name : Common camellia

Family : Theaceae

© first picture : J. Kortmann

© picture 2 : Arjan Laros, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 3 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : acid soil
planting place : needs a partially shaded place
habit/form : conical
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : mildly susceptible to wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 1.5 and 2 meter
width approx : between 50 and 75 cm
flower colour : pink
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : september - october
leaf shape : leaves are egg-shaped
leaf size : between 5 and 10 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : february - march
hardiness : hardy