Common camellia (Camellia japonica)

Where to plant

Let’s now see where to plant Common camellia (Camellia japonica). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.

Orientation

It tolerates being planted in different orientations. But if possible, plant common camellia in a east facing, north facing or west facing garden.

Garden style

It has numerous uses in gardening and landscaping. Camellia japonica can work very well in gardens of different styles:

• City & Courtyard Gardens – usually small gardens, these gardens need smart designs to work well as they have to allow areas to relax, play and entertain;
• Informal Gardens – have a free design and close to the nature aspect. The lines are smoother and more fluid and the planting is less rigid;
• Patios, balconies and containers – gardens confined to the space next to buildings where the cultivation is done in pots and containers;

Planting type

There are a wide range of applications for this plant. common camellia can be applied in/as:

• Flower borders and bedding – creating compositions in the garden;
• Low maintenance gardens – where you can’t care for the plants so often;
• Wall-side borders – that create a very specific microclimate;