Camellia pitardii x 'Nicky Crisp'
‘Nicky Crisp‘ produces striking semi-double, formal blooms that are primarily soft pink. These blooms typically appear from late winter to early spring. Its leaves are dark green, glossy, and elongated, featuring a smooth texture with slightly serrated margins.
Cultural
Camellia japonica prefers a sheltered location, avoid direct afternoon sun that can scorch its leaves and flowers.
Soil:
Prefers a slightly acidic, well-drained soil.
Aspect:
Part shade.
Maintenance:
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and to remove any dead or damaged growth. Be cautious of cutting off developing buds. Apply a Camellia-specific fertiliser in spring to promote healthy growth. Susceptible to aphids, spider mites, and scale insects- treat as required.
Water Requirements:
Will not tolerate extended dry periods, ensure adequate watering.
Seasonal Interest:
Winter to spring flowering.
Landscape Uses
A versatile plant with several valuable landscape uses. Its elegant flowers and glossy foliage make it an attractive feature plant in garden beds or borders. When planted in a row, it can form a dense, evergreen hedge or screen, providing privacy and shelter while adding year-round greenery. It is also well-suited to container planting, making it a great choice for patios, balconies, and courtyards, where it can be showcased as a potted specimen. Its classic beauty and long flowering season complement traditional and cottage-style gardens, and it pairs beautifully with Azalea, Pieris, and Helleborus.
Dimensions
Height to 2.5m
Width to 1.5m
Width to 1.5m