The Charm and Usefulness of Camellias
Camellias cannot be surpassed by any of the broadleaved evergreen shrubs in all those areas where they may be grown as garden plants. Any garden in which they are used
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.
It’s Camellia Time In The House and Greenhouse
Camellias are Asiatic, evergreen shrubs that are cherished for their waxy, long-lasting flowers. Their alternate, toothed leaves are of leathery texture, attractive, and decorative around the year. By proper choice
Do Camellias Grow Outdoors In The North?
The word “can’t” is an anathema to me. So when I was told that camellias “can’t” be grown outdoors in the North, my streak of Scotch stubbornness rebelled. Camellias intrigued
Growing Camellias in Pots
Camellias make excellent pot plants, and because of certain unusual cultural requirements, they are well adapted for growing on porches and sunrooms that are or can be closed in during
Plant Evergreens And Camellias
When wild geese fly high, there is a haze on the far horizon, and the weather turns, pleasantly cool, then November has arrived. Potting of Small Plants Usually, some small
Growing Camelias All Year Round
Winter never lags if you have camellias in full bloom all season. We grow them in our greenhouse and on our glassed-in porch. Our 22’x24′-foot glass house was built many
How Do You Care For A 100 Year Old Potted Camellia
Want to see a Methuselah of a camellia? You’ll find a venerable specimen of Camellia japonica variety Alba Plena in the Johnson Public Library, Hackensack, New Jersey. It’s in the
Answer: Are Camellias Hardier Than You Think?
The founding fathers of Cape May County, New Jersey, were seafaring men. In the old churchyards, many stones are marked “Lost at Sea,” while the sailing vessel is a common
What Temperatures Do Camellia Plants Grow and Thrive?
For too many years, camellias have been limited to regions along the Atlantic seaboard from Norfolk, Virginia, southward and the Gulf Coast and the West Coast of the United States;
How I Grow Camellias in Massachusetts
Since I live in Springfield, Massachusetts, I suppose I should be fond of hardy plants—they are a logical choice for this part of the country. But there is no accounting