The camelia with variegated foliage, decorative all year long.
A mutant of the well known variety 'Nuccio's Cameo', 'Kerguelen' has double deep pink flowers with overlapping petals between February and April (mid-season).Its dark green foliage has pretty pale green and cream markings all year round. The variegation is stable.It is of average growth and its shape is compact.This variety is very resistant to disease and insects.Avoid direct sunlight and east winds.Attractive all year long, 'Kerguelen' will embellish peat borders and containers with its remarkable flowers as well as its original foliage.
Trophies:
Silver medal at Innovert® 2009 nursery category (Angers - FRANCE)Second prize in the RUSTICA competition 2009Bronze medal at PLANTARIUM 2009 (Boskoop - NETHERLANDS)
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For young plants
You will find the names of Sapho-licensed nurserymen at the bottom of each variety sheet.
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Please ask your nursery suppliers.
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Trees and shrubs
Beautiful evergreen foliage with changing colours
Young flamboyant red shoots contrasting with glossy green foliage
In autumn, the entire plant takes on deep wine-red autumn colours that persist throughout the winter
Selected by a nurseryman for its ease of cultivation, it grows well and is healthy
Interesting all year round, ideal for undergrowth or shady slopes, can also be planted in tubs or pots