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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Japonica. Exquisite formal double blooms toned blush pink faintly edged with a deeper shade of pink. Flowers from winter through to spring. Nice upright Camellia. Plant in a semi-shaded position in acid soil for best results. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 2m
Camellia Amazing Graces
Current Stock Height: 30/50 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$24.99
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This new variety has a medium, dense, weeping habit and is graced with medium, semi-double creamy white flowers. Great for a container specimen. Happiest with morning sun or part shade. Evergreen.
Habit: Weeping
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 100cm x 100cm
Camellia Avalanche
Current Stock Height: 30/50 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
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Hybrid Miniature. If you want a really cute little Camellia to grow in a container or a hanging basket then it would be hard to go past 'Baby Bear'. The tiny semi-double flowers are pale pink blushed white and combine well with the dainty foliage. Flowers from July to September. Slow growing. Evergreen.
Habit: Spreading
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 60cm x 60cm
Camellia Baby Bear
Current Stock Height: 15/20cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$27.99
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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: 1.5m x 1m
Camellia Baby Pearl
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
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Japonica Espalier. An oldie but a goody. Beautiful, formal, double blooms of deepest red make this a highly desirable Camellia. Flowers late winter to spring, quite a compact shrubby habit. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Black Tie Espalier
Current Stock Height: 90/120 cm ?
Container: 15l ?
$149.99
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Japonica. An oldie but a goody. Beautiful, formal, double blooms of deepest red make this a highly desirable Camellia. Flowers late winter to spring, quite a compact shrubby habit. Happiest in semi-shade. Presented here as a Standard. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: Std
Camellia Black Tie Std
Current Stock Height: STD-90/HGT-140 cm ?
Container: 15l ?
$199.99
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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.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2m x 1.5m
Camellia Bob Hope
Current Stock Height: 40/60 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
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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 ?
$199.99
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Hiemalis. A very pretty Camellia with large, formal, double, brilliant pink blooms with ruffled petals. These are produced en masse in autumn and early winter. Small dense bright green foliage and an upright 'willowy' habit. Happiest in semi-shade. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 1.5m
Camellia Chansonette
Current Stock Height: 80/90 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
$36.99
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Hybrid Esp. This is a delightful little Camellia with semi-double flowers that are white with pink tinges on the petal edges and backs. In full bloom the overall effect is very soft and pretty. An added bonus of fragrance makes this a definite must have. Strong upright growth habit. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: Esp
Camellia Cinnamon Cindy Espalier
Current Stock Height: 90/120 cm ?
Container: 15l ?
$149.99
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