Camellias Can Be Your Pride And Joy
There is such a vast difference in the beauty and habits of various camellias that the home gardener who has “got the bug” should have some help before collecting them.
Camellias
Camellia (kah-mel’-i-ah) – Evergreen shrubs and trees, a native of China and Japan, belonging to the Tea family, Theaceae.
They are prized for their handsome glossy-green leaves, showy, single, semi-double and double flowers, adapted for outdoor cultivation in the milder parts of the United States.
The Latin name, Camellia, honors the Moravian Jesuit missionary and botanist George Joseph Kamel.
Three Important Secrets For Successful Camellias
Where: Location Planting When deciding where to plant a camellia, several leading factors must be considered. These should be determined before considering what might be termed local or personal problems.
The New… Reticulata Camellias
This is the story of an adventure that led to the discovery of 15 spectacular Reticulata camellias in that land of ancient horticultural skills, Yunnan, China. But first, a small
sasanqua Camellia
Camellia sasanqua is one of the most rewarding plants that can be grown, and gardeners who cannot offer this species a congenial environment outdoors can at least enjoy specimens thriving
How To Extend The Camellia Season
The landscape use of Camellia japonica can be greatly enlarged by carefully selecting varieties that will extend the bloom season. A major portion of the camellias grown outdoors in the
When You Grow Camellias Watch Out For Scale Insects
Scientists tell us that more than 40 species of scale insects feed on some part of the camellia plant. Fortunately, few of these will be encountered by the average camellia
How to Grow Camellias from Cuttings
If you grow camellias now in your greenhouse and you’d like more of them, here are some pointers to keep in mind about propagating them. I have been growing camellias
How We Live With 150 Camellias
In the one-acre garden of Mrs. G. C. Shackelford at Columbus, Georgia, there are over 150 camellias that have been collected and cared for over the years. Some older plants
Growing Camellias By The Dozen
I was first bitten by the insidious camellia bug 16 years ago. My wife was responsible. She asked me to drive her to Charleston, S.C., to get a debutante. Until
Growing Camellia Plants: How To Care For Camellia spp.
If you’re looking for flowering shrubs with brilliant foliage to brighten up your garden and landscape, Camellia will suit you well! Camellia spp., known by its common name Camellia, is