Camellia 'Scentsation', 'Scentsation' Camellia, Winter Blooming Camellias, Spring Blooming Camellias, Mid Season Camellias
Scented and compact, award-winning Camellia japonica ‘Scentsation’ features large, silvery-pink, peony-form blossoms, 4-5 in. wide (10-12 cm), opening to reveal a tantalizing glimpse of golden stamens. They are produced over several months in mid-season (January – March in the Northern Hemisphere; June – August in the Southern Hemisphere), in such profusion that this camellia becomes one of the glories of the spring garden when in full bloom. This Japanese camellia has lustrous foliage of glossy dark green leaves that are evergreen and ornamental year-round.
Camellia japonica is the pre-eminent species of the genus and counts over 30 000 cultivars in a wide array of flower forms and colors. The blooms can reach 5 in. across (12 cm) and create a gorgeous floral display from late winter to spring. They range from pure white to soft pink to dark red and may be single, semi-double, double, formal double, or full peony form. Slow grower, this broadleaved, evergreen shrub may grow up to 25 feet (7.5 m), but more often to 6-12 feet (180-360 cm) with a spread of 6-10 feet (180-300 cm). Its shapely habit, handsome, glossy foliage, and fabulous flowers have attracted gardeners for hundreds of years in Asia. Long-lived, some Japanese camellias around the emperor’s palace in Japan are known to be more than 500 years old. Unfortunately, Japanese camellias are not always cold-hardy (USDA Hardiness Zone 7 – 9).
Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
7 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Theaceae |
Genus | Camellia |
Common names | Japanese Camellia, Camellia |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early), Winter |
Height | 8' - 12' (240cm - 3.7m) |
Spread | 6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
Spacing | 96" - 120" (240cm - 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, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls And Fences |
Garden Styles | Japanese Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
7 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Theaceae |
Genus | Camellia |
Common names | Japanese Camellia, Camellia |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early), Winter |
Height | 8' - 12' (240cm - 3.7m) |
Spread | 6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
Spacing | 96" - 120" (240cm - 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, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls And Fences |
Garden Styles | Japanese Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Camellia japonica ‘Scentsation’ do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Camellia japonica ‘Scentsation’ | N/A | Buy Plants |
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