There are thousands of different colors and types of camellias to choose from, so you can be sure there’s one that’s perfect for you. The first flowering varieties are mostly in the Sasanqua group, they range from white to pink and dark red and can be single or double flowered, formal, peony or anemone style. And some are even scented.
Once you learn how to grow camellias, maintenance is simple. Most, including the more widely available C. japonicas and C. x williamsii hybrids, need moist but well-draining acidic soil.
And while the plants themselves are hardy – making them a fabulous choice for brightening up the colder months – the flowers can be damaged by severe frost and cold winds. For this reason, it is important to plant them somewhere sheltered. They also like dappled shade, which replicates their natural habitat on the edge of forest clearings.
With so many different types of camellias to choose from, which one should you choose for your garden? If you’re not sure, we’re here to help. gathering some varieties:
1. Sasanqua camellia
This is the only hybrid variety full of joy. Bright red seedlings, lightly scented, sparkle with a yellow center and contrast with small, neat foliage. If you’re looking for new conservatory plants, it should definitely make the list, but it does need more sun than most to ensure prolific flowering in season.
2. Camellia ‘silver anniversary’
‘Silver Anniversary’ is a semi-double camellia of the japonica variety. It has large, rather irregular, pure white flowers with golden stamens in the center. The deep green leaves offer a striking contrast.
3. Camellia x williamsii ‘jury’s yellow’
The branches of this williamsii camellia bear a row of broad white outer petals with a ruffled mass of small creamy yellow petals tipped white in the middle. The type grows neatly and upright and is known as one of the best flowering shrubs for winter.
4. Camellia japonica ‘margaret davis’
A japonica beauty with peony flowers, ‘margaret davis’ is white with rosy-red edges, occasional red flecks, and a golden glow at the heart of each. This is another elegant and upright species, so it is a good choice for your small garden ideas.
5. Blacklace
This beautifully symmetrical red hybrid exhibits a slight silvery sheen and a hint of black at the edges. Another compact, upright type, looks great on its own, or grouped with others of the same type for visual impact. It will offer flowers in the spring.
6. Desire
This type of camellia japonica can be a little moody, but at best it’s beautiful. Its petals vary from white in the center to pink in the older petals. The species itself has strong growth.
7. Adolphe Audusson
‘Adolphe Audusson’, a camellia japonica, has a red color with a golden core. Try growing it in a large pot as part of your backyard gardening ideas for a lovely pop of color.
8. Narumi-gata
This sasanqua camellia has white flowers with soft pink tones around the edges. Select variety for conservatory ideas.
9. Ruby wedding
With a bright red color and dense, upright growth, this camelia has a beautiful, peony-like shape. Another good choice for container gardening ideas.
10. Spring festival
If you are looking for types of camellias that offer tons of flowers, then the spring festival is an excellent choice as it features masses of small pink flowers. Plant them for an extravagant setting.
11. Lady Campbell
With a deep pink, lady campbell will give you many two-headed flowers. Fix it in a place with partial shade, in a large vase or in your flowerbed with other species.
12. Brushfields Yellow
Cultivate the creamy white type to become the center of attention. An interesting fact about these beauties is that the flowers are edible: the petals can be used as a garnish or dried and used in Asian cuisine.
*Via gardeningetc