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CAMELLIA

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CAMELLIA

1 year old plants
All £10.50 each, any 3 for £27.00 or any 5 for £40.00

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

Now until mid-January, whilst stocks last
All £18.00 Each Any 3 for £42.00 Any 5 for £60.00

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.

Further Reading....

Evergreen
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)

Deep glowing pink with distinctive yellow anthers.
Height
to 4m (12ft)
Spread
to 2m (6½ft)
Tall Shrub
Vigorous, upright, slightly open habit. Produces flowers large for a sasanqua.
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)
Full shade
Full sun
Will tolerate full sun once established. Keep roots cool and moist.
Partial shade

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Additional Features

	Pests & Diseases	Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot.
	Place of origin	Garden origin. Australia. Bob Cherry, Paradise Plants Nursery, NSW
	Resistant to honey fungus	These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.

Burncoose Specialities

Camellias

Camellia Types

Sasanqua

Camellia sasanqua (Christmas Camellia) is a species of Camellia

Core Plants

Camellia

Flower Shape

Semi-double

Two rows of petals with conspicuous stamens

8-10cm (3-4in) across

Garden Location/Conditions

Woodland garden

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Leaf margin

Serrulate

(see photos above)

Leaf shape

	Elliptic	(see photos above)
	Oblong	(see photos above)

Pruning group

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.

Scented Plants

Scented flowers

Soil Conditions