Camellia Species

CAMELLIA JAPONICA

These species of Camellia are ideally suited to full shade to semi-shade positions in the garden or pots larger than 450mm in diameter. If planting in pots, try to avoid cement containers that are unsealed as roots may come into contact with concentrations of  lime.

Camellia Japonicas flower throughout Winter, most varieties flowering for a period of 2 months. Shades of pink, reds, lemon yellows & white are available in singles, semi-doubles & doubles in all colours.

Camellias enjoy rich humus soils with peat content & cow manure top dressings, both materials being acidic in P.H. readings. There are few pest problems with these plants, however keep a watchful eye for scale & red spider insects.

SOME POPULAR VARIETIES OF JAPONICA ILLUSTRATED BELOW

Black  Velvet

Betty  Ridley

Desire

Fire Dance

Margaret Davis

Pink Gold

Roma Risorta

Silver Wave

Lovelight

Wild Fire

Volcano

Nicky Crisp

Bob Hope

Buttons & Bows

Debutante

Gwenneth Morey

Drama Girl

Moshio

CAMELLIA SASANQUA

An ideal species for hedging, screening or specimen plants in the garden or large pots. Different to their related Japonica species, Sasanquas tolerate full sun, have smaller leaves and generally a larger abundance of smaller flowers in white, pinks and reds.

Sasanquas flower between February to May. Some have upright bushy growth, whilst others be of dwarf or prostrate in habit.

SOME POPULAR VARIETIES OF SASANQUA ILLUSTRATED BELOW

Classique

Edna Butler

Hiryu

Jean May

Marge Lyle

Marge Miller

Paradise Blush

Paradise Helen

Paradise Petite

Something Special

Setsagekka

Weroona