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    CAMELLIA
    CAMELLIA
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    CAMELLIA

     
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    • Good to know
      Effective as an espalier.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot.
    • Place of origin
      Japan. A selection by Nuccio's Nurseries, Altadena, California.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Camellias
    • sasanqua
      Camellia sasanqua (Christmas Camellia) is a species of Camellia
    • Camellia
    • Evergreen
      leaves to 8cm (3in) long, dark green above, paler beneath.
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Edged with pink
    • White
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
      To 7cm (2¾in) across
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrulate
    • Elliptic
    • Oblong
    • Height
      To 6m (20ft)
    • Spread
      To 3m (10ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Strong-growing upright to spreading shrub
    • Pruning group 5
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
      Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
      When: Annually after flowering.

    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Against a wall
    • Full shade
    • Full sun
      When established. Keep roots cool and moist.
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      to 6m (20ft)
      		 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        to 3m (10ft)
      		  
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    1 year old plants
    All £10.50 each, any 3 for £27.00 or any 5 for £40.00

    2 year old plants 
    All £21.00 each, any 3 for £48.00 or any 5 for £70.00

    CODES
    J = japonica
    S = sasanqua
    R = reticulata
    W = x williamsii
    Sp = species

    Sizes and varieties available change throughout the year. For up to date availability see website. Please do specify substitutes if and where you can. Some varieties flower in OCT-NOV, others go on from JAN-MAY.

    Genus of over 250 species of long-lived, elegant, evergreen shrubs and small trees, 1-20m (3-65ft) tall, from areas of acid soil in woodland areas from northern India and the Himalayas to China and Japan and south to northern Indonesia, Java and Sumatra. They usually have bold, glossy leaves and flowers in shades of white, pink, red or yellow. Some are fragrant.

    Economically important in the subcontinent of India and Asia, the leaves of C. sinensis are processed for the beverage tea and C. oleifera produces tea seed oil used for cooking. The UK climate is suitable for camellia and "grow your own" tea is becoming popular, especially the green variety with its high level of antioxidants. C. sinensis var. sinensis is the China tea and C. sinensis var. assamica the Indian version.

    Cultivated in the gardens of China and Japan for centuries before they were seen in Europe, varieties were brought in in the late 18th century by the British East India Company as the tea trade flourished.

    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
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    Camellia - Care Guide
    Camellia - Hybridisation
    Camellias - Background info Videos.
    Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
    Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
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    CAMELLIA 'Water Lily'

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    varieties of Camellia

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    • CAMELLIA 'Preston Rose'
    Japonica. Salmon-pink, paeony form
     
    3 year
    £24.00
    CAMELLIA 'Primavera'
    Japonica. pure white, formal double
     
    2 year
    £21.00
    CAMELLIA 'Purity'
    Japonica. White flowers
     
    2 year
    £21.00
    CAMELLIA 'Quintessence'
    Strongly scented semi-double miniature white flowers
     
    3 year
    £30.00
    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    CAMELLIA 'R.L. Wheeler'
    Japonica. Very large double, light red
     
    1 year
    £10.50
    CAMELLIA 'Red Crystal'
    Reticulata. Glowing red. Single to semi-double.
     
    2 year
    £21.00
    4 year
    £35.00
    CAMELLIA 'Red Dahlia'
    X williamsii. Scarlet-red paeony form
     
    1 year
    £10.50
    2 year
    £21.00
    CAMELLIA 'Reigyoku'
    Japonica. Unusual golden variegated foliage, single red
     
    1 year
    £10.50
    2 year
    £21.00
    3 year
    £24.00
    4 year
    £35.00
    5 Litre
    £45.00
    Currently out of stock, please check again soon
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    CAMELLIA 'Roger Hall'
    Japonica. Clear red formal double
     
    2 year
    £21.00
    3 year
    £24.00
    CAMELLIA 'Rosemary Williams'
    x williamsii. Deep pink single
     
    3 year
    £24.00
    Dont know
    £35.00
    CAMELLIA 'Royal Velvet'
    Japonica. Semi-double bright red
     
    1 year
    £10.50
    2 year
    £21.00
    3 year
    £24.00
    CAMELLIA 'Rubescens Major'
    Japonica. Crimson flowers with darker veining
     
    1 year
    £10.50
    2 year
    £21.00
    3 year
    £24.00
    4 year
    £35.00
    CAMELLIA sasanqua pink
    Single pink
     
    2 year
    £21.00
    CAMELLIA 'Satan's Robe'
    Reticulata. Large semi-double red
     
    1 year
    £10.50
    2 year
    £21.00
    CAMELLIA 'Sayonara'
    x williamsii. Clear pink, semi-double
     
    1 year
    £10.50
    CAMELLIA 'Sekiyő'
    Sasanqua. Bright purplish-pink with golden stamens.
     
    1 year
    £10.50
    2 year
    £21.00
    CAMELLIA 'Show Girl'
    Hybrid. Large pink with frilly edges
     
    1 year
    £10.50
    2 year
    £21.00
    CAMELLIA 'Silver Anniversary'
    Japonica. Very large double paeony form, white
     
    1 year
    £10.50
    2 year
    £21.00
    CAMELLIA 'Silver Ruffles'
    Japonica. Semi-double white
     
    1 year
    £10.50
    2 year
    £21.00
    CAMELLIA sinensis
    Tea camellia
    Species. The tea plant widely used in tea production. Compact habit and small white flowers
     
    Seeds
    £7.00
    Unavailable
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    Small
    £16.50
    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Large
    £30.00
    CAMELLIA 'Snow Flurry'
    C. oleifera hybrid. Double flowered white
     
    1 year
    £10.50
    2 year
    £21.00
    CAMELLIA 'Souvenir de Bahuaud Litou'
    Japonica. A rose-pink sport of 'Mathotiana Alba'
     
    1 year
    £10.50
    2 year
    £21.00
    3 year
    £24.00
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