Common camellia

Plant family

Tea family (Theaceae)

Also known as

Japanese Camellia

Season Overview

Details

Light requirement

Semi-shaded

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Seeding distance

150 cm

Row spacing

150 cm

Seeding depth

20 cm

Instructions

Description

Camellia is a genus of plants belonging to the tea shrub family (Theaceae). There are 200 to 300 plant species of camellia, including the Japanese camellia (Camellia japonica) and the tea plant (Camellia sinensis), from which real tea is made. Camellias grow as shrubs or trees and are evergreen. They are grown as ornamental plants and for tea production. Camellia captivate with lush, colorful flowers. The shrubs can grow up to more than 10 m high in old age.

Growing tips

Most plants are not hardy or only gifted. Therefore, best in the winter garden at a temperature between 13-16 ° C in winter. In winter, the plant should be placed in partial shade, because too much sunlight can then damage the leaves. In summer it also likes sunny conditions. They like high humidity, should be watered regularly, but do not stand wet. Rhododendron soil and fertilizer is good for camellias. Need to be repotted often. Propagate by cuttings. Good neighbors are rhododendron, carpet dogwood, other woody plants and perennials. Plant up to the soil mark.