What is the difference between Camellia japonica and Camellia Williamsii?
The vast majority of camellias grown in gardens around the world today are forms of Camellia japonica derived by breeding from the wild form….
Camellia japonica | Camellia x williamsii |
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A huge range of flower colour, form and size | A more limited range of flower choice, mostly shades of pink with a few white and red. |
How do you plant Camellia Williamsii?
Camellia x williamsii hybrids are the toughest and easiest camellias to grow. Camellia x williamsii ‘Contribution’ has a semi double flower with bright yellow stamens. Grow in moist but well-drained, lime-free soil, in a sheltered site in sun or shade. Cut back untidy branches after flowering to keep the plant compact.
When should you cut back a camellia?
You should prune them in the late spring months (May or June) to allow sunlight to get to the shrub’s interior. ‘ This late-spring prune to tidy the plant and reinvigorate it will be after the camellia has finished flowering.
Do you deadhead camellias?
You can and should deadhead camellias. Deadheading will improve your plant’s looks and health. Not to mention, it will encourage new, beautiful flower growth to replace the deadbeat blooms. Deadhead by hand, not with tools, twisting the old blooms off gently while holding their stems.
Can camellias be cut back hard?
Can Camellias Be Cut Back Hard? Camellias can live to be over 50 years old, so sometimes they do need to be cut back hard to rejuvenate them. If your old camellia begins to look scraggly and is producing fewer blooms, cut it back to 3 feet tall. Don’t worry, this won’t kill the plant because camellias are hardy.
Can I plant camellia in the ground?
If you’re planting directly in the ground (as opposed to planting in a container) make sure you make a hole at least twice as deep and twice as wide as the potted roots of the Camellia. Before you even think about planting, stand the plant in a bucket of water for at least an hour.
Does camellia come back every year?
Camellias are evergreen shrubs with very attractive flowers, normally in late winter / early spring. For the first two years they require some attention, watering in particular, to become established….CAMELLIA SUMMARY.
HARDY | Varietal |
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FLOWER TIME | Spring or autumn |