Camellias - Just Arrived
There are definite cultural requirements to guarantee top performance, however Camellias are remarkably tolerant and adaptable. They are invaluable for hedging, screening, background planting, container planting and as one-off stunning specimens. They trim well, transplant easily, and can provide flowers from as early as March through to November. Many have a delicate fragrance - especially species Camellias.
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When choosing a Camellia be aware that the word miniature usually describes the leaf and flower size rather than the size of the plant. However no need to worry about size really as on average most Camellias only grow to aproximately 2m. If you want your plant to stay under 2m then just give it a trim immediately after flowering. The flower colour ranges from white to pink and red with many wondrous variations on this theme. Flowers can be exquisitely simple and single to full, frilly, blowsy numbers. Whatever tickles your fancy.
Camellias are hapiest in what is described as acid soil. This usually means soil that does not have too much clay content. They like a nice peaty soil that drains well. You can work some peat into your soil if you feel it has a bit too much clay. The roots are fibrous (this means they dont have a long tap root) and near the surface so it is important to keep them cool in the heat of summer with a layer of mulch such as bark or compost.
If at all possible plant with protection from the afternoon sun. You can buy a specialized acid fertilizer to feed your Camellias which will assist them to stay healthy and keep the foliage the deep glossy green that we all love. Fertilizing is usually done in early autumn. Warning: remember when aplying fertilizer, less is always better than more i.e. follow the instructions.
If you are looking for early autumn flowering species, then as a general rule choose C. sasanqua (sa-sang-kwa) as they are usually the first to flower in March followed by C. japonica and C. reticulata. Camellia hybrids, and there are thousands of them, generally flower from May through to October. All are evergreen i.e. keep their leaves all year round.
If you are feeling a bit tired from thinking about all this gardening put your feet up and make a nice cupa knowing that it has been brewed from the leaves of the lovely Camellia sinensis. Camellias, good for your body, good for your soul.
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Hybrid. Strong growing bushy shrub with mid-green small long leaves on layered graceful arching branchlets. Through spring the bush is profusely covered with tiny, single white flowers. Lovely as a dainty specimen or hedge.
Evergreen.
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m
Camellia Ariels Song
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Japonica. Like it's name-sake 'Bob Hope' is a real star. Large showy, deep red, semi-double blooms are highlighted with bright yellow stamens. Lustrous dark green foliage. Flowers July to September. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil. Evergreen.
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Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Bob Hope
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Camellia Bob Hope
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Japonica hybrid. Very large semi-double flowers of the purest white, with beautiful, central crown of ruffled and crimped petaloids and lovely rich golden stamens. Mid season. Vigorous.
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Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Camellia Coronation
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Japonica. The ivory white blooms are delicately blushed with pink and create a simply beautiful picture when this Camellia is in full bloom. Definitely desirable. Nice glossy green healthy foliage. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil. Evergreen.
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Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Desire
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Camellia Desire
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Camellia Desire
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For those who desire a dark red Camellia, this is the plant for you. Very dark , almost black buds open to very dark red flowers. Long flowering and vigorous upright growth habit. Japonica, evergreen. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade.
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Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Dixie Knight
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Reticulata. Bold, bright and beautiful. Large, semi-double scarlet blooms that will brighten up any garden through dull winter months. Attractive large serrated green foliage. Very hardy and vigorous. Plant in a semi-shaded position for best results. Evergreen. Multi Award Winner.
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Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m
Camellia Dr Clifford Parks
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Hybrid. This is a stunning Camellia bred in NZ by the master, Felix Jury. Beautiful bright pink, formal double blooms with a hint of lavender start appearing in mid winter. The petals are curved seductively. A delightful addition to any garden. Evergreen.
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Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Camellia Dreamboat
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Camellia Dreamboat
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Japonica. Medium to large, double peony form flowers open to soft pink, then delicately fade to blush pink, and show beautifully serrated petal margins. Blooms early to mid season.
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2m
Camellia Hawaii
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Blooms are glossy salmon red, large and semi-double with distinctive creped petals. Medium compact upright growth with distinctive serrated foliage not unlike holly leaves hence the name. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade. Japonica, evergreen.
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Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Camellia Holly Bright
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Camellia Holly Bright
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Japonica. Here's a showy Camellia that will stand out in the winter garden. Large bright red 'peony' blooms put on a beautiful display and sit well against the dark green foliage. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade in acid soil. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Camellia Kramers Beauty
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Camellia Kramers Beauty
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Japonica. Large glowing red blooms that are full, fancy and fragrant. The blooms appear from winter to spring and sit against lush green foliage. Plant in semi-shade in acid soil for best results. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Camellia Kramers Supreme
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Camellia Kramers Supreme
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Hybrid. This much loved Camellia has beautiful, palest pink, semi-double blooms with golden anthers that are of a high quality and hold well. Starts flowering late autumn and carries on through to mid spring. Happiest in semi-shade. Bred in NZ by Mrs Durrant. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Camellia Nicky Crisp
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Camellia Nicky Crisp
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Camellia Nicky Crisp
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Japonica. Bred in California at the famous Nuccio's nursery this unusual Camellia has white flowers that are flushed irregularly with orchid pink. Large showy blooms from winter to spring. Bushy compact habit. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade and acid soil. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Nuccios Jewel
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Camellia Nuccios Jewel
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Camellia Nuccios Jewel
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Sasanqua. This Camellia has been around for awhile but with very good reason. It is a vigorous hardy cultivar which flowers profusely with bright, cheerful, large, saucer shaped single blooms. A perfect choice for screens and hedging. Nice dark green foliage. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Camellia Plantation Pink
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Camellia Plantation Pink
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Hybrid. This Camellia is ideal for those of you who don't have a lot of space as it has a low growing, cascading habit. A good ground-cover, this perfumed flowers are mainly white with the odd blush of pink. Definitely on my must have list, flowers for months. Evergreen.
Looks wonderful in a container or even a hanging basket.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Camellia Quintessence
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Camellia Quintessence
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Japonica. A lovely Camellia with large white semi double flowers with prominent golden stamens. Good vigorous upright growth habit. Certainly a Camellia to celebrate with. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Camellia Silver Anniversary
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Hybrid. Desirable for the upright slender growth habit. Small, scented, single pure white flowers with golden stamens appear from autumn through to late spring. These are offset against very dark green foliage. Ideal for driveway and group planting. Happiest in semi shade. Evergreen.
I have a group of these growing against a grey fence in the garden, they are remarkably tolerant of heat and sun though I am sure they would be happier in part shade. Even though the situation is less than ideal they flower for months.
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Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1m
Camellia Silver Column
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Camellia Silver Column
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Japonica. Bred in NZ by Mark Jury to celebrate the Year of the Volunteer this beautiful Camellia certainly a cause for celebration. Large, fully double anemone form, ruffled blooms open to shades of soft pink delicately edged in white and gradually deepen in tone throughout the long flowering season
Late flowers will have less or none of the white edging.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Volunteer
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Camellia Volunteer
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Hybrid. This dainty little Camellia can flower for up to six months! Exceptional. The small single blooms are pale white delicately edged with pink. Strong slender upright growth habit. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Yoi Machi
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