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Camellias
Camellia species and cultivars
Internationally, Camellias are generally considered "warm" climate plants, but hot or dry conditions, especially at the wrong times, cause problems. It's wise to do some research into the best types for your area, and what you can do to help them perform.
The Japonica group are well known in temperate climates and may be grown successfully in the cooler areas of Queensland. You may also encounter the reticulatas and various other species in hybrids in gardening books from the Northern hemisphere. However, the sasanqua group of Camellias (C. sasanqua and some related varieties) are generally recommended for the subtropics.
During the camellia flowering season, be sure to visit the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha which has an extensive camellia garden, and the Queensland Camellia Society's annual show at Mt Coot-tha in July (check the Events Diary for dates).
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On other pages:
Looking for a tea plant (Camellia sinensis)?:
Try nurseries listed on the following pages:
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Nurseries supplying Camellias to Qld
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TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NURSERY
176 Long Road,
Eagle Heights, Qld 4271
Ph: (07) 5545 4999
tambnursery@iprimus.com.au
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Tambourine Mountain Nursery offers a range of beautiful plants, specialising in classic temperate-climate species and many others that are difficult to find elsewhere in the Brisbane/Gold Coast region.
Range includes plants such as camellias, wisterias, conifers, acers, brugmansias, gingko, birches, liquidambar, viburnums, michelias plus a many varieties of evergreen and deciduous magnolias. White, variegated and portwine jacarandas.
Phone ahead to confirm availablity or arrange an order. Wholesale and retail.
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Most general garden centres in suitable regions will probably stock some camellias. However, Queensland gardeners looking for a wider selection of cultivars or something special may have trouble. If you're a speciallist camellia nursery in Qld (including mail order or online nurseries supplying plants to this state), please get in touch about advertising on this page.
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More Information
Following are some cultivars available in Queensland. Over time, more cultivars and associated information and links will be added to the page with the aim of developing a good resource for Qld gardeners.
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Sasanqua (or Sasanqua-like) cultivars
Beatrice Emily
Bert Jones
Chansonette
Gay
Jenifer Susan
Miss Ed
Plantation Pink
Red Willow
Something Special
Sparkling Burgundy
Yuletide
Others
Buttons 'N Bows
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Japonica cultivars
Alba Plena
Arejishi
Betty Sheffield
Brushfield's Yellow
Can Can
Commander Mulroy
Dixie Knight
Great Eastern
Kumasaka
Lady Loch
Laura Walker
Laurie Bray
Lovelight
Margaret Davies
Maroon and Gold
Nuccio's Gem
Pukekura
Red Red Rose
Tomorrow's Dawn
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More Links
Australia
International
The following links are for general information - some species or cultivars may be unavailable in Australia
International Camellia Society (ICS) This should be your first port of call. From the home page click on "International" to access excellent general information. Branches in many countries including Australia, also accessible from the home page
Sazanka - the Flower of Autumn Sun Website dedicated to the Sasanqua group (C. sasanqua, C. x hiemalis and C. x vernalis), which the Japanese call Sazanka. Extensive information.
Sazanka A blog about camellias, emphasis on sasanquas
'Rosea' Sazanka Camellia at Paghat's Garden website. Includes some interesting information about the history of cultivation of C. sasanqua
Camellia Homepage By Yasunori Kanda. Hundreds of photos of camellias, mostly taken in parks and gardens in Japan
Camellia Clemson University, South Carolina, USA
Camellia Problems by Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service, South Carolina USA
Camellias Filioli Estate, near San Francisco (PDF)
Possible misspellings: camelia, cameelia, cameellia, camillia
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