CAMELLIA 'Quintessence'

Strongly scented semi-double miniature white flowers

3 year

Pot size - 3 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC

£30.00 each

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Good to know
Hand-pollinated hybrid. C. japonica seedling x C. lutchuensis
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot.
Place of origin
Garden origin. New Zealand. JC Lesnie, Manakau.
Resistant to honey fungus
These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Camellias
Camellia
Evergreen
bright green leaves 4cm (1½in) long.
Single
Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals

7-petalled flowers to 5cm (2in) across by about 2.5cm (1in) deep with yellow anthers and white filaments
Border
Suitable for a shrub border
Cottage garden
Patio / pot plants
Suitable for small gardens
Town garden
Fully hardy
Serrulate
Elliptic
Oblong
Height
1m (39in)
Spread
1m (39in)
Ground cover
These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height

Slower-growing, 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
Light, distinct scent
Spring Seasonal Interest
Acid / ericaceous loving
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Partial shade