Common camellia (Camellia japonica)
Common camellia (Camellia japonica) is a shrub that can grow 8m – 15m tall and 3m – 8m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Common camellia (Camellia japonica).
This plant has several common names including: common camellia, Japanese rose or rose camellia.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: common camellia, Japanese rose, rose camellia
Scientific name: Camellia japonica
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 8m – 15m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full shade, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance, Wall-side Borders
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
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Shrubs are fundamental elements in any garden.
They add color and interest throughout the seasons with their wide variety of flowers, foliage, fruits, trunks and stems.
Whatever the size or style of your garden, the permanent woody structure or the foliage of evergreen shrubs will give the space shape and dimension.
How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Common camellia (Camellia japonica), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Common camellia (Camellia japonica) is not a demanding plant regarding the type of soil and can grow in clay, loam or sand.
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Clay soil is composed of more than 25 percent clay particles. These particles have a high moisture holding capacity and the soil is heavy to dig and can be waterlogged in winter (dry in summer).
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The loam soil is dark, rich in organic matter but balanced in minerals. It offers the best of all worlds, retaining enough water for the plants, but allowing excess moisture to drain away. This is the most desired type of garden soil, perfect for most plants.
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Sandy soil is light, porous and very easy to drain. It is a soil poor in organic matter and nutrients. It is composed of relatively large mineral particles that allow water to drain quickly.
As for pH, it is a plant that grows ideally in soils with pH acid or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Camellia japonica likes to grow in moist but well drained or well drained soils.
Sunlight
Common camellia (Camellia japonica) is a plant that should be grown in shade or partial shade positions.
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