Camellias
The Oriental Rose (Tsubaki)
As far as winter hardiness is concerned, there are several varieties that can really take a beating. (-15 °C / -20 °C)
The following factors must be taken into account for a successful result:
- Your plant must be at least 5 years old, and sufficiently hardened off before it can go into the garden!
- Plant in the spring after the frost! (March April)
- They require an acidic and ferruginous soil that is slightly moist (cannot tolerate clay soil or wet feet).
- If necessary, insert a few rusting nails through the root ball.
- Add low-limescale compost with peat or rich humus soil in the planting hole. (do not plant the root ball deeper! ).
- Water every week during a dry period.
- Never let the root ball of your camellia dry out in the summer, otherwise they will lose their buds prematurely!
- The planting hole may have a diameter of 60 to 80 cm, with a depth of 40 to 50 cm.
- Put filtered light (part shade) and a good mulch layer of leaves around the plant.
- A stand that is sheltered from the east (frost damage from east wind! ).
Camellia jap. Mi-Double-Rose ( - 18°C )
Camellia sasanqua Navajo ( - 15°C )
Camellias like a regular shower of the foliage. In severe winters (-12 to -15 °C) the flower buds may
be affected. You can cover the plant with a fleece cloth. Three years after planting, they can generally thrive on their own.
In general, most Camellia Japonica can withstand -12°C without flower damage, lower temperatures sometimes result in smaller flowers or bud drop. Extreme temperatures (above -15°C) require winter protection.
Choose vigorous plants and ask a specialist grower about their winter hardiness or simply ask us. We have a concise database with plant information based on our own experiences and the findings of colleagues.
Camellia jap. Debbie ( - 12°C )
The Camellia is divided into following types:
1. C. japonica (including C. jap.Higo)
2. C. sasanqua (autumn-flowering)
3. C. hybrids (including Belgian species and C. Williamsii)
4. C. hiemalis
5. C. Vernalis
6. C. Rusticana
7. C. species
For the beginner, the first category is appropriate for the
garden.
Guy & Danielle