What is the hardiest camellia?
Korean Fire
Perhaps the hardiest known camellia available is Korean Fire, a selection made from plants grown from seed collected by Barry Yinger, an intrepid plant explorer, on the islands off the Korean coast in the early 1980s.
What does a camellia symbolize?
Generally, camellia flowers symbolize love, affection, and admiration. White camellias symbolize adoration and is given to someone who is well-liked. Pink camellias symbolize a longing for someone and is given to someone who is missed. Red camellias symbolize love, passion, and deep desire.
Should you cover camellias?
House temperatures are usually too warm for your camellias. Another option for containers would be to cover them well. Heavy blankets around the pots especially will help with root freezing. Covering the plants provide some protection, especially to the flower buds.
Can camellias survive a hard freeze?
Answer: Camellias are hardy and need flower protection only when the temperatures drop below freezing. Even then only the opening buds showing color are likely to be damaged. After the cold, the tight buds should continue growth and flower.
Where can I find list of Camellia species?
An invaluable resource for the study of species is “Collected Species of the Genus Camellia — an Illustrated Outline” by Gao, Parks, and Du, published in China in March, 2005; ISBN 7-5341-2594-4. [Brief notes on these species are included in the International Camellia Register.
How tall does a Camellia japonica shrub grow?
Slow grower, this broadleaved, evergreen shrub may grow up to 25 feet (7.5 m), but more often to 6-12 feet (180-360 cm) with a spread of 6-10 feet (180-300 cm). Its shapely habit, handsome, glossy foliage and fabulous flowers have attracted gardeners for hundreds of years in Asia.
Who was the first international Registrar of the genus Camellia?
Adapted from notes by Thomas J. Savige, the first International Registrar of the genus Camellia
Is it true that camellias are difficult to grow?
A common myth about Camellias is that they are very fussy and difficult to grow. This is not true. Camellias are exceptionally care-free plants if they are given a well-chosen site. Here are some basic rules that need to be followed to enjoy their splendid flowers.