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Camellia japonica are the prima donna of the Camellia
family. From many years of selection and breeding we have given us many coloured flowers
and flower forms. Flower forms are illustrated along the bottom of this Info Note. Flowers
are used for floral display in our homes. They will last for several days either as single
specimens or an arrangements. The leaves are excellent as foliage for floral work also. In
the garden the dark green shiny leaves look great all year long.
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Camellia japonica will grow well in full shade to semi
shaded garden beds. In these situations, which are often under trees, we have few shrubs
that will grow as well and flower to their best. In many cases a favourite camellia has
pride of place in a garden with the flowers used for decoration when the bush is in
flower. Use of Camellia japonica in parks and gardens is one that I would
encourage. They do well once established.
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Camellia japonicas are native to Japan, China and into
Malaysia and India. For hundreds of years these magnificent plants were cultivated and
treasured in their native countries. It is of relatively recent times that the western
world have cultivated Camellia japonicas in their gardens. There are innumerable
horticultural varieties in cultivation around the world. We have selected the best, in our
opinion, for local conditions. Camellias are named for a Moravian Jesuit priest, Geoy
Josef Kanel, whose name latinised becomes Camellias. He lived in the Phillipine Islands
where he died in 1706.
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It is important to plant Camellia japonicas in a
suitable position in a good well draining soil. Add compost to the garden bed before
planting and dig it into the soil. The other important point is to select a position where
your plant will get some shade during the heat of the day. This care before planting will
give you a planting that is easy to look after and give really good results. Watering
until established and then deep watering in dry periods is needed. Mulch to 75mm in depth
at planting. There are few pests and diseases to control. A healthy vigorous bush means
that these problems are minimal.
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AUSTRALIA PBR GRANTED: NOTE: Unauthorised commercial propagation or sale of propagating material of plants with Plant Breeders Rights is an infringement under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act 1994. Copyright 2000 ©This information has been prepared by Redlands Nursery to assist gardeners. It is intended as a guide only. |
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