Camellias

Camellias

Evergreen shrubs with dark glossy leaves and pretty formal flowers in whites, creams, pinks and reds.

We grow a small range to complement our Rhododendrons, and they like similar soil conditions. Camellias have a much stronger and deeper root system, but some varieties can be prone to frost damage during the winter.

Camellia japonica or Camellia x williamsii?

There are more flower colour, size and shape options with the Camellia japonica’s.
Camellia Japonica’s will put up with a slightly colder temperature in the winter but love a long warm summer to help set flower buds. Camellia x williamsii do better in a slightly cooler summer garden and don’t require as much direct sunlight to help with flower bud set. It does pay to make sure that all their roots are well protected from frosts. A good mulch of leaf mould in the autumn is always really beneficial.

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Camellia japonica 'Brushfields Yellow'
Camellia japonica 'Brushfields Yellow'
(H5) Anemone-form flowers, around 8-10cm, with white petals surrounding a central mass of primrose-yellow petaloid stamens in Spring. Dark green glossy leaves on a variety with a upright, bushy habit of moderate vigour. Sometimes mistakenly classified as 'yellow' camellias, but petal colour defines the flower colour. Keith Brushfield, Australia, 1970
£29.95
Camellia japonica 'Golden Anniversary'
Camellia japonica 'Golden Anniversary'
A rare and stunning formal creamy white double camellia with a deeper centre. Best in light shade, and suitable for container growing. The perfect Golden Anniversary gift! Height 125-150cm in 10 years.
£29.95
Camellia japonica 'Moshe Dayan'
Camellia japonica 'Moshe Dayan'
(H5) Creamy white double flowers with yellow stamens flowering in March, and contrasting with deep glossy foliage on a bushy upright growing plant. Grows in sun or light shade. Height 125-150cm in 10 years. Best in moist acid soils.
£26.95
Camellia japonica 'Saturnia'
Camellia japonica 'Saturnia'
(H5) Magnificient deep red flowers early spring, March-April. Semi double flowers with a few paler stamens and petaloids. This japonica variety is tough with deep green glossy leaves, with an open, upright habit. Height 125-150cm in 10 years. Best in moist acid soils, in a sunny or lightly shaded position. Also good in containers . Magnolia Gardens, South Carolina, USA, 1942.
£26.95
Camellia japonica 'Silver Anniversary' AGMCamellia japonica 'Silver Anniversary' AGM
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Camellia japonica 'Silver Anniversary' AGM
Large, semi-double white flowers with irregular petals intermixed with golden stamens. March-April flowering. Vigorous, compact, upright growth. Height 125-150cm in 10 years. This variety requires a sheltered garden and is best grown in the milder parts of the country. Nuccio's Nurseries, California, USA, 1960.
£29.95
Camellia japonica 'Swan Lake'
Camellia japonica 'Swan Lake'
White semi double peony type flowers in March/April. Vigorous, compact upright plant with dark green glossy foliage. Needs shelter and part shade, avoid east facing locations. Height 150cm in 10 years.
£29.95
Camellia sasanqua 'Cleopatra'
Camellia sasanqua 'Cleopatra'
(H4) Semi-double, scented, rose pink flowers, 6-7.5cm, in Autumn/Winter. Forming a compact, bushy shrub. Height 125-150cm in 10 years. K. Sawada, Alabama, USA, 1934. Imported from Japan c.1929.
£130.00