{"product_id":"camellia-sasanqua-hiryu-standard-hiryu-camellia-standard","title":"Camellia sasanqua 'Hiryu' Standard – Hiryu Camellia Standard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCamellia sasanqua\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hiryu' Standard is a specimen-grade trained tree with a single clear trunk and a clipped foliage crown. 'Hiryu' is chosen for standard training because of its naturally weeping habit. The crown cascades gracefully over the trunk once established, which suits the standard form better than upright cultivars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers are single to semi-double, deep pink-red with bright yellow stamens, produced from late autumn through winter, typically May through July in Australia. It performs reliably in full sun to part shade with humus-rich slightly acidic soil, is frost tolerant once established and copes with most coastal and warm temperate positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandards suit formal entrances, courtyards, terraces and paired plantings in decorative pots. As a slow-growing evergreen with a winter flowering season, Camellia sasanqua 'Hiryu' Standard brings year-round structure and a strong seasonal display when most gardens are without flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Camellia sasanqua 'Hiryu' Standard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Camellia sasanqua 'Hiryu' Standard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eCamellia sasanqua 'Hiryu' Standard is a specimen-grade trained tree with a single clear trunk and a clipped foliage crown, grown from the 'Hiryu' cultivar. It is chosen for standards because of its naturally weeping habit, which cascades over the trunk once established. The result is a formal architectural tree with a strong winter flowering display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat form is the plant trained into?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eStandard form. Each plant has a single clear trunk and a clipped rounded foliage crown, sometimes referred to as a lollipop shape. The trunk is trained straight and clear of side growth. As the crown matures, the natural weeping habit of 'Hiryu' softens the shape and provides a graceful cascading effect over the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does 'Hiryu' flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIn Australia, 'Hiryu' flowers from late autumn through winter, typically May through July, with light flowering possible into August in cooler regions. The flowers are single to semi-double, deep pink-red with bright yellow stamens, and the display lasts several months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow tall are the 110L standards?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eThe 110L standards are specimen-grade, with a total plant height of approximately 1.8 to 2.2 metres including the pot. Trunk height is approximately 1.0 to 1.2 metres, with a crown diameter of approximately 0.5 to 0.7 metres. Each plant is well-rooted and trained to a consistent standard form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhere does 'Hiryu' Standard grow best?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003e'Hiryu' Standard performs reliably across warm temperate to subtropical Australia, from subtropical Queensland through coastal NSW, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and into the tablelands. It prefers full sun to part shade with humus-rich slightly acidic soil and protection from harsh afternoon sun in hot inland areas. Avoid tropical Queensland and very alkaline soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs 'Hiryu' Standard frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. 'Hiryu' is frost tolerant once established and handles light to moderate frost without damage. Standards benefit from an established position out of the harshest morning sun after frost, as the trained trunk is more exposed than a bush form. In heavy frost-prone inland positions, provide protection through the first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I prune a Camellia standard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eClip the crown lightly twice per year, once after flowering in late winter and again in late summer. Use sharp shears and step back regularly to check the shape and symmetry. Remove any growth appearing on the trunk as it develops. Avoid heavy cutting into the crown at any single time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Camellia sasanqua 'Hiryu' Standard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWater regularly during the growing season to keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. Feed with an acid-loving plant food in spring and again after flowering in late winter. Mulch annually with an acidic mulch like pine bark and keep the mulch clear of the trunk. In pots, step up the pot size every two to three years to support continued root health and prevent the crown from drying out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"110L","offer_id":46716086157511,"sku":"CAMHIR110L","price":1680.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.evergreentrees.com.au\/products\/camellia-sasanqua-hiryu-standard-hiryu-camellia-standard","provider":"Evergreen Trees Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}