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Plant description:

Natives of Asia, these evergreen shrubs or small trees have lovely, glossy, dark green foliage. They are spectacular when flowering from autumn through winter to early spring. The flowers can measure from 50–120mm across, depending on the variety. Flower forms are classified as single, semi-double, anemone form, peony form, rose form or formal double.

Family: Theaceae

Botanical Pronunciation: kuh-MEE-lee-a

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Botanical name

Camellia species

Plant Care

Size

Categories

Flowers

February March April May June July August They are spectacular when flowering from Autumn through Winter to early Spring. Flower forms are classified as single, semi-double, anemone form, peony form,

Common name(s)

Camellia

Origin

Foliage

Foliage is glossy dark green and is evergreen.

Uses in landscape design

Camellia species do well in pots on patios where they have filtered sun.

Maintenance

Camellias should be mulched regularly with acid compost or pine needles. Feed them regularly with blue hydrangea food to keep their soil acid.

Soil conditions

The soil for camellias should be acid (with a pH of 5.5-6.5), well drained and rich in humus.
Well drained , Enriched – Ph: Acidic, 5,6,7

February March April May June July August
They are spectacular when flowering from Autumn through Winter to early Spring. Flower forms are classified as single, semi-double, anemone form, peony form, rose form or formal double.

Foliage is glossy dark green and is evergreen.

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