Planting and Fertilizer for Camellias In The Pacific Northwest
In the Pacific, Northwest camellias may be planted either in full sun or part shade. Usually, those planted in full sun will have more and larger blossoms, but the blooms
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.
Camellias Japonica And The Pacific Northwest
Camellias Japonica and other Camellia varieties are some of the most popular shrubs used in landscaping home grounds on the Pacific Coast and the southeastern states. Due to the normally
Planting Camellias The Pride Of The South: Soil, Feeding, and Mulching
In the south, Camellias may be planted any time from early November to late March. However, due to the normal human desire for immediate effects, most planting is done in
Camellia Shrubs Bring Charm To The Landscape Garden
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
The November Home Greenhouse
It is a common saying among experienced gardeners that many plants are at their best just before frost cuts them down. This we know is due, at least in part,
3 Secrets For Growing Camellias Successfully: Where How and When
Summary: This article is an excerpt from the book “Camellia Culture” published over 60 years ago in a flower magazine. The information is just as valuable today as it was when
Getting Started With Camellia Flowers
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 they start