The Camellia Japonica: a species of small trees or showy evergreen shrubs known for their glossy coriaceous leaves and for their lovely flowers. Their flowers normally appear in the dullest season of the year – mid-autumn to the end of winter, lasting well into springtime. Camellias require soil or compost rich in humus, damp but well-drained and acidic. Their position is crucial and must be sheltered from ice, wind and full sun, despite having a hardiness rating of H5. Full shade or Partial Shade is excellent for growing this plant. The plant can be affected by potential diseases and pests so take care. Stick to pruning group 8 for maintenance guidelines.
Latin Name: Camellia Japonica
English Name: Hakurakuten
Species: Theaceae
Genus: Camellia
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage: Green
Flower: White-Yellow
Fragrance: Flower
Flowering Period: Winter-Spring.
Suggested Location: Outdoor.
Suggested Soil Type: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained . Clay, Loam, Sand
Suggested Exposure to Sunlight: Full Shade or Partial Shade
Suggested Exposure to Weather: Sheltered
Hardiness Rating: High (H5)
Lowest Temperature Tolerance: -15 °C to -10 °C (5 °F to 14 °F)
Growth Habit: Bushy
Pests: May be attacked by aphids, scale insects and vine weevil
Diseases: May be affected by honey fungus, phytophthora root rot, camellia gall, camellia leaf blight, camellia yellow mottle virus and flowers may be infected by camellia petal blight
Cultivation: Suitable for woodland and acidic soils. Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds and late frosts see camellia cultivation
Propagation: Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Pruning: Pruning group 8
Suggested planting locations and garden types: Flower borders and beds Cut Flowers Low Maintenance Wall-side Borders City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants
Final Height: 4 m – 5 m (13.1 ft – 16.4 ft)
Final Sideways Spread: 1.5 m – 2.5 m (4.9 ft – 8.2 ft)
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