March 8th, 2021
Camelia ‘Chansonette’
Camellias are bursting into Bloom!
Camellias are one of the most beautiful spring flowering shrubs. The flowers come in a range of colours from reds, pinks, white, and some are even yellow. The flowers can be single, semi-double, or double. The double flowers resemble roses when in full bloom. They are evergreen shrubs which make an excellent backdrop to your flower garden. Varieties can range in height from 6 to 8 feet high or as tall as 10 to 12 feet. They are hardy to zone 6 (-20 C or -5 F).
Camelia sasanqua ‘Winter’s Snowman’
If you are choosing a place for a Camellia in your garden they like to be in a location that gets partial sunshine. When Camellias are young they appreciate being protected from cold winter winds so plant them against a wall or fence. If you plant one close to a house and it is under the eaves of your house do not forget to water it during the winters. If they go dry they are more likely to attract pests and diseases.
