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syn: Camellia lutchuensis hybrid 'Fairy Blush'

Camellia hybrid Fairy Blush

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Camellia hybrid ‘Fairy Blush’ is a popular, evergreen shrub renowned for its compact growth, profuse apple-blossom blooms, and sweet fragrance. Bred in New Zealand, it is highly valued as a hardy, disease-resistant plant that works beautifully as a specimen tree, garden backdrop, or clipped hedge.

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New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, 1994, Issue No.118, vol.XVIII, No.5, p.31, Reg. No.341: Originated by M.C. Jury, North Taranaki, New Zealand. A cluster flowering C.lutchuensis seedling that first flowered 1988. Apple blossom coloured, single flowers, 5 cm zcross x 2 cm deep which sit in multiples up the leaf stem with brilliant pink buds. Lightly fragrant, anthers yellow on creamy filaments. Flowers early to late. Growth habit upright, open with rapid growth and small, dark green leaves 3 cm long x 2 cm wide.

ref: https://camellia.iflora.cn/Cutivars/Detail?latin=Fairy%20Blush

Developed by renowned New Zealand breeder Mark Jury, ‘Fairy Blush’ is a small-leaf hybrid celebrated for its exceptionally long flowering season. It produces an abundance of bright pink buds that open into ruffled, single or semi-double blooms. The petals are primarily white with a soft pink blush that deepens in color toward the outer edges, contrasting brilliantly against a backdrop of small, glossy, dark green foliage. Unlike many traditional camellias, ‘Fairy Blush’ features a light, sweet perfume. It naturally grows in a compact, bushy, and upright habit, typically reaching 1.5 to 2 meters in height and about 1 meter in width. It is also highly prized for being more resistant to petal blight than older varieties.

Last Updated on June 30, 2026 by admin

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Cultivation Guide

Soil: Plant in well-drained, organically rich, and slightly acidic soil with a target pH between 5 and 5.5. 

Light: Can tolerate full sun to partial shade. Morning sun is highly beneficial, but try to protect the plant from harsh afternoon sun and severe, dry winds.

Watering: Requires consistent moisture, especially during the establishment and blooming phases. Mulch heavily in spring to keep the root system cool and retain soil moisture.

Pruning: A light prune immediately after the blooming period ends encourages bushier growth and abundant flowers for the following season.

Fertilizer: Feed with an acid-loving fertilizer (or ericaceous plant food) in mid-spring and early summer.

Container Growing: Excellent for patio pots, provided you use ericaceous compost.

Last Updated on June 30, 2026 by admin

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Unit

1.5 litre pot, 3.5 litre HP

Grade

500-800mm, 800mm-1m

Supplier

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Annual Production

500

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