A fragrant hybrid camellia bearing small, miniature peony-form blooms of pale pink with deeper rose outer petals and a sweet, spicy scent. A delightful perfumed pot and feature plant.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 2 m H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Cinnamon Cindy Camellia
Camellia 'Cinnamon Cindy' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Theaceae family. It reaches around 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Pink and white flowers appear in winter.
Where to grow Cinnamon Cindy Camellia
Cinnamon Cindy Camellia suits warm-temperate and cool-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Cinnamon Cindy Camellia does best in acidic and free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Cinnamon Cindy Camellia is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Cinnamon Cindy Camellia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Cinnamon Cindy Camellia in the garden
Cinnamon Cindy Camellia earns its place for its fragrance, pots and courtyard containers, a feature or specimen planting and cut flowers for the vase. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Cinnamon Cindy Camellia with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
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