CAMELLIA SASANQUA, HYBRIDS AND SPECIES

Camellia sasanqua traditionally includes three camellia types, flowering from autumn to winter.

1. Camellia sasanqua - originating in Southern Japan, this is the true 'sasanqua' and includes popular varieties such as Setsugekka, Pure Silk, Edna Butler, Plantation Pink and Something Special.

2. Camellia hiemalis - possibly originating as a cross between Camellia sasanqua and Camellia japonica, includes varieties such as Hiryu (Syn. Kanjiro), Shishi Gashira and Showa-No-Sakae.

3. Camellia vernalis - possibly of similar origin, generally flowering later than sasanquas. The best known is the popular Star Above Star.

We also grow a limited range of small and miniature flowered hybrids and species. Many bud very heavily and provide a wonderful display of flowers.

SELECTING FOR:

1. SCREENS, HEDGES All varieties are suitable. The slower growing varieties will take longer to reach the height required, but will do so provided the top is not pruned. Bear in mind that even a slow, compact variety such as Yuletide will reach 3 metres after 10 years. The more compact varieties are: Little Pearl, Shishi Gashira, Showa-no-Sakae

2. ESPALIER An espaliered plant is trained along a plane, such as a fence or a wall strung with wires. Branches are tied to the wire and any unwanted branches removed. Suitable varieties are: Beatrice Emily, Bert Jones, Bonanza, Chansonette, Early Pearly, Mine-No-Yuki, Plantation Pink, Shishi Gashira, Showa-No-Sakae, Fairy Wand

3. CONTAINERS Bonanza, Little Pearl, Shishi Gashira, Showa-No-Sakae, Silver Dollar, Yuletide

4. SUITABLE FOR TRAINING AS A LOW SHRUB

Bert Jones, Bonanza, Shishi Gashira, Showa-No-Sakae, Silver Dollar, Yuletide

5. NARROW HABIT

Marie Young. Tall, upright, narrow growth suitable for planting on driveways, in narrow beds, in front of pillars between windows. Grows to a maximum width of approximately 1 metre, about 60cm after 10 years