Hgtv and southern lifestyle expert james farmer share favorite camellia varieties including old favorites as well as new selections plus planting and maintenance tips.
White by the gate camellia monrovia.
There are two main species of camellias grown here.
Camellia white by the gate produces a nearly continuous display of pure white perfectly formed double camellia flowers over an extended period from early to late season in our gardens.
The genus camellia was named by carolus linnaeus who named it for a jesuit missionary georg kamel who cultivated an important garden of local medicinal plants on the philippine island of luzon in the 17th century.
Swan lake was a seedling developed in the late 1950 s and introduced by monrovia in 1969.
The professor sargent camellia is a classic well established variety known for its great beauty vigor and ease of growth it develops quickly into a bush that may be 10 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide with.
The contrasting dark green foliage creates the perfect foil for the pure white flowers.
Read on for more information on camellia planting and care.
The most popular camellia is the c.
Flower color ranges from white to pink to red and variegated.
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Depending on the type this evergreen shrub blooms in late winter or fall and stays green year round.
Camellias have been described as the rose of the south but they grow well in other areas too and by growing them in pots they can be grown in many different parts of the country.
Camellia japonica and camellia sasanqua and you need to plant both for extended winter bloom.
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A long time favorite with an upright to rounded habit.
Camellias have a reputation as being demanding and picky plants but much depends on how they are planted.
Depending on the variety they may bloom in late fall winter and early spring adding cheer to the garden when little else is in flower.
Large perfectly formed semi double white flowers with ruffled edges and a bright cluster of golden stamens at the center.
Moderate growing 8 to 10 ft.
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Camellias are flowering shade loving small trees or shrubs that are available in a remarkable range of colors forms and sizes.
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How to care for a camellia plant.