All Camellias
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. Clusters of tight buds open to reveal tiny, blush pink, single flowers which adorn this delightful little Camellia from late winter to spring. Prefers a semi-shaded position and acid soil. Will do well in a container. Evergreen.
Habit: Compact
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 1m
Camellia Alpen Glo
Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
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Hybrid. A Camellia with a difference as the large informal, double flowers are rose pink and white. Quite striking against the green foliage. Flowers from July through to September. A Jury hybrid bred in NZ. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 1.5m
Camellia Anticipation Variegated
Current Stock Height: 40/60 cm ?
Container: pb8 ?
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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.
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2m x 2m
Camellia Ariels Song
Current Stock Height: 100/120 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
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This is a delightful compact Camellia with small formal double flowers that are white blushed with pink. Very pretty. Would make an excellent container plant. Japonica, evergreen. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shaded position.
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5mcm x 1mcm
Camellia Baby Pearl
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
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Camellia Baby Pearl
Current Stock Height: 50/80 cm ?
Container: 8.5l ?
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Hybrid. A very formal looking Camellia with dark red, large, double blooms. The petals have a silvery sheen with a small narrow black edge. Quite special. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade and acid soil. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Black Lace
Current Stock Height: 80/90 cm ?
Container: pb8 ?
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Species Std. Delicate, tiny, star shaped, single, pure white flowers with yellow stamens are borne in profusion on a shrub with small oval dark green leaves. Nice light scent. One for the collector or, if like me, you like sweet simplicity. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: Std
Camellia Brevistyla Std
Current Stock Height: STD-90/HGT-130 cm ?
Container: 15l ?
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Japonica. The antique white outer petals gracefully surround the ruffled inner petals of light, creamy primrose yellow. Neat and tidy growth habit and very eye catching. Happiest in semi-shade where the flowers won't 'burn' in the sun. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Brushfields Yellow
Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
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Camellia Brushfields Yellow
Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm ?
Container: pb8 ?
$35.99
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Camellia Brushfields Yellow
Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ?
Container: 8.5l ?
$59.99
'C.M. Hovey' is a strong-growing medium-sized shrub of compact habit, with bright rose-pink, formal double flowers to 10cm in width. Flowering mid - late season. Strong bushy growth.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2m x 1.5m
Camellia C M Hovey
Current Stock Height: 80/120 cm ?
Container: 8.5l ?
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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 lovley rich golden stamens. Mid season. Vigorous.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 2m
Camellia Coronation
Current Stock Height: 100/120 cm ?
Container: 8.5l ?
$44.99
Hybrid. An award winning, Jury hybrid with semi-double blooms of mid pink with showy golden stamens. Flowers from winter through to spring. Plant in semi-shade in acid soil for best results. Evergreen. RHS AGM
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 2m
Camellia Daintiness
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
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