Botanical Name: Camellia japonica
Varieties we carry:
Egao Corkscrew
White by the Gate
High Fragrance
Ack-Scent
Junior Miss
Kramer's Supreme
Professor Sargent
Sea Foam
Lady Vansitart
Sadaharu Oh
Royal Velvet
The following varieties may be available for special request: April Tryst, Greensboro Red, Jacks, Taylor's Perfection (a hybrid).
Seasons of availability: Spring and Fall.
Exceptional flowers with sizes ranging from 2-inch up to 5 inches across may open from December through April. Colors range from white to all shades of pink and red. There are hundreds of cultivars, with some flowers having double blooms and multi-colors. Cherished in southern gardens, Camellia japonica is used in borders, mixed plantings, and focal points. Deer browsing can be an issue especialy with young plantings. Attracts pollinators and provides winter habitat for songbirds.
Spring Camellia is hardy to Zones 7-9. Prune before July to ensure flower bud set and shelter from severe cold. Does best in moderate sun to part shade in well drained acidic soils. Can have scale and some mild fungal issues and is not tolerant of alkaline soil. Mulch the prepared soil base to retain moisture and fertilize with a slow-release fertilizer to encourage new growth.
Ideal planting seasons: Fall, Winter, and Spring.
Botanical Name: Camellia japonica
Varieties we carry:
Egao Corkscrew
White by the Gate
High Fragrance
Ack-Scent
Junior Miss
Kramer's Supreme
Professor Sargent
Sea Foam
Lady Vansitart
Sadaharu Oh
Royal Velvet
The following varieties may be available for special request: April Tryst, Greensboro Red, Jacks, Taylor's Perfection (a hybrid).
Seasons of availability: Spring and Fall.
Exceptional flowers with sizes ranging from 2-inch up to 5 inches across may open from December through April. Colors range from white to all shades of pink and red. There are hundreds of cultivars, with some flowers having double blooms and multi-colors. Cherished in southern gardens, Camellia japonica is used in borders, mixed plantings, and focal points. Deer browsing can be an issue especialy with young plantings. Attracts pollinators and provides winter habitat for songbirds.
Spring Camellia is hardy to Zones 7-9. Prune before July to ensure flower bud set and shelter from severe cold. Does best in moderate sun to part shade in well drained acidic soils. Can have scale and some mild fungal issues and is not tolerant of alkaline soil. Mulch the prepared soil base to retain moisture and fertilize with a slow-release fertilizer to encourage new growth.
Ideal planting seasons: Fall, Winter, and Spring.
