{"product_id":"flower-girl-camellia-camellia-reticulata-flower-girl","title":"Flower Girl Camellia - Camellia reticulata 'Flower Girl'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlower Girl Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia reticulata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Flower Girl') is an upright evergreen shrub, about 3m high and 2m wide, with very large, relaxed warm pink flowers and gold centres in autumn and winter. Reticulata camellias prefer shade or filtered sun, which makes this a good flowering hedge or screen for a shadier garden. It also grows faster than most camellias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnormous blooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very large flowers in a strong warm pink with gold centres light up the garden through autumn and winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers a partly shaded position or filtered light, so it fills spots where many flowering shrubs struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast for a camellia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, vigorous growth means it fills out sooner than slower varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright habit suits flowering hedges, screens and feature planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellias are not considered toxic to cats and dogs, so it is a comfortable choice for a family garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering hedges and screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. The upright habit and quick growth close the gaps in a few seasons, leaving a 3m screen that flowers in the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShadier gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under the high canopy of tall trees or on the shadier side of a house, it brings winter flowers to places short of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set one where the large flowers can be seen from inside the house, out of full midday sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Flower Girl Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a partly shaded position or one out of full midday sun. Established plants cope with light frost, though frost can mark open buds and flowers, so avoid low frost pockets. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and does best out of hot, drying wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free draining soil rich in organic matter, with a medium to acidic pH, and avoid lime. A humus rich potting mix worked into the planting hole helps the roots settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well, keeping the soil evenly moist through dry weather. Fertilise in spring with a camellia feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to shape the plant or thicken a hedge. Pruning later removes next season's buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Flower Girl Camellia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Because it grows faster than most camellias, a tube is an economical way to plant a long hedge. Plants travel upright and settle in within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower supplies the tubes, and they are not always available. A tube shows as sold out when the grower has none, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003eBrowse our full camellia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003eScreening plants from 2m to 4m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003eCamellia bushes: varieties, growing and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Flower Girl need shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers a partly shaded position or filtered light, out of full midday sun. A spot with morning sun or high dappled shade suits it well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1m apart in a single row. Its upright habit and quick growth fill the gaps in a few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamellias are not considered toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790230323519,"sku":"CAM-RET-FLOWER-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/flower-girl-camellia-camellia-reticulata-flower-girl.jpg?v=1792196976","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/flower-girl-camellia-camellia-reticulata-flower-girl","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}