Camellia reticulata 'Mary Williams' flowering bush in a pot

Camellia reticulata 'Mary Williams' bush in pot

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Camellia reticulata 'Mary Williams' Shrub

Name: Camellia reticulata 'Mary Williams' Shrub
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CRM.B.5.1
Price: 35.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Pink Camellia

Bush, 40-60cm, 5L pot

£35

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Despatched within 1-3 weeks

Final size 3 x 2 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves year-round (evergreen)

Flowers Reddish pink flowers in late winter and spring

Position Part shade to full shade

Soil Moist but well-draining acidic soil

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Planting & Care

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Description

A slightly larger variety than Camellia japonica, Camellia reticulata 'Mary Williams' is a compact, upright evergreen shrub producing showy, reddish pink flowers from late winter to early spring. Bright, lemon-yellow stamens are surrounded by large petals that are less ruffled than many other varieties of camellia. Glossy evergreen foliage gives Camellia 'Mary Williams' year-round interest—ideal for screening purposes or for adding permanent structure to the garden.

Plant Camellia reticulata 'Mary Williams' in a partially shaded or fully shaded position within the garden, in a moist, well-draining soil (acidic is recommended). A garden border would be ideal, but we think it looks lovely planted into a large container. Perfect for a shady patio! Approximate height and spread of 3 x 2 metres in 20 years.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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