How to Choose Camellias, How to Grow Camellias, How to Care for Camellias, Landscaping with Camellias
Queens of the winter flowers, Camellias are attractive evergreen shrubs that are highly prized for the beauty of their exquisite blooms, their splendid evergreen foliage, and their compact shapely habit. Blooming prodigiously for weeks from fall to spring (depending on climate and variety), when the rest of the garden offers little, Camellias are ranked as one of the best flowering shrubs. With just a couple of well-chosen shrubs, it is possible to have blooms in your landscape from October through May.
Do you have a camellia in your garden? If you don’t, maybe it is time to reconsider!
There are numerous species of Camellia (about 250), but the Camellia types commonly grown as landscape shrubs are Camellia sasanqua, Camellia japonica, and hybrids of these. Camellia reticulata, Camellia hiemalis, Camellia vernalis, and their hybrids are less commonly used in landscapes. The young leaves of another species, Camellia sinensis, are processed for tea, one of the world’s most popular drinks.
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 2' - 20' (60cm - 6.1m) |
| Spread | 2' - 10' (60cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Wall-Side Borders, Patio And Containers, Walls And Fences |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden |
Camellias exhibit six distinct flower forms, each with a unique arrangement of petals and stamens.
These various forms add to the allure and variety of camellias, making them a versatile and attractive garden choice.
|
Single |
Semi-Double |
Anemone Form |
|
Peony Form or informal Double |
Rose Form Double |
Formal Double |
Blooming seasons vary with climate and cultivars. Camellias do not all flower simultaneously and are classified with a blooming time, ranging from Early to Late season, relative to other camellias. Therefore, to fill your garden with continuously blooming camellias throughout the season for months of floral display, you may plan to plant a variety of cultivars, from Early to Late season bloomers.
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 2' - 20' (60cm - 6.1m) |
| Spread | 2' - 10' (60cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Wall-Side Borders, Patio And Containers, Walls And Fences |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden |
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