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Camellia (pronounced / k ə ˈ m ɛ l i ə / or / k ə ˈ m iː l i ə /) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Theaceae. They are found in tropical and subtropical areas in eastern and southern Asia, from the Himalayas east to Japan and Indonesia.There are more than 220 described species. Camellias are popular ornamental, tea and woody-oil plants that have been cultivated throughout the world for centuries.
Mar 13, 2023 · The Camellia genus belongs to the Theaceae (tea) plant family and includes well over 100 species. But nearly all garden camellias, of which there are hundreds of different types, are cultivars developed from C. japonica (Japanese camellia) or C. sasanqua (sansaqua camellia).
Camellia Flower Forms. Camellias exhibit six distinct flower forms, each with a unique arrangement of petals and stamens. Single: These have a single row of petals and a central cluster of yellow stamens.; Semi-double: These feature two or more rows of petals with prominent stamens in the center.; Anemone form: This form has one or more rows of outer petals lying flat or undulating, and the center is a convex mass of intermingled petaloids and stamens.; Peony form: Multiple rows of petals ...
Planting a camellia in a container. Camellias grow well in pots and this is a good option if you don’t have acidic soil in your garden. Use a soil-based, peat-free ericaceous compost mix and a pot that is at least 30cm wide. Before you start, water the camellia thoroughly (ideally with rainwater) in its original pot.
Camellia japonica and Camellia sasanqua are the most popular for home gardens and landscapes. They are more similar than dissimilar, which makes it difficult to tell them apart. The primary difference is when they bloom. Depending on climate and cultivar, sasanquas typically bloom from mid-fall into winter, while japonicas bloom from winter into early spring.
Dec 19, 2022 · Camellia is a perennial shrub that comes in many shades of pink, red, and white. There are six types of blooms: single, semi-double, anemone, peony, rose form double, and formal double. Each form features a specific petal arrangement and number of petals. Bloom time varies in camellia shrubs depending on the species. Some bloom in the spring, fall, or even winter in mild climates. Species with small flowers tend to be the fragrant ones because breeding efforts for large formal types have ...
Camellia. Among the most glamorous shrubs, camellias are upright or spreading, glossy-leaved evergreens, with white, pink or red flowers. Impressive in shrub borders, they are also ideal for containers and you can also grow them more informally in light woodland beneath deciduous trees. Growing guide. How to grow camellias. All the information you’ll need to grow & care for camellias in your garden.
By Erin Marissa Russell & Matt Gibson Camellias are dense evergreen Japanese shrubs with beautiful foliage. They produce bright, delicate, long-lasting flowers during the cool season. The most commonly cultivated types of camellia are C. japonica and C. sasanqua, though there are many hybrids as well, which were bred to create different colors, shapes, and […]
Jan 24, 2023 · This camellia is well known for its upright habit and gorgeous mid-spring blooms. From shell pink buds the formal double flowers open to reveal layers of pointed, overlapping petals that are white at the center but pink-flushed at the edge. Plants are almost too vigorous for containers, but C. ‘Commander Mulroy’ bears similar blooms with a more compact form. 3. C. x williamsii ‘Jury’s Yellow’
Jul 5, 2024 · Camellia, genus of about 250 species of East Asian evergreen shrubs and trees belonging to the tea family (Theaceae), most notable for a few ornamental flowering species and for Camellia sinensis (sometimes called Thea sinensis), the source of tea. The common camellia (C. japonica) is well known,
