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CAMELLIAS
SPRING 2009


 

FLOWER FORM OR STYLE: Classification descriptions are written from "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Camellias" by Stirling Macoboy.

SINGLE: 5-8 petals in one row; prominent display of stamens & pistils, may include petaloids; petals loose, regular or irregular.

SEMI-DOUBLE: 2 or more rows of large regular, irregular or loose outer petals (9 or more); prominent stamen display, may include petaloids; petals may overlap or be set in rows for ‘hose in hose’ effect.

ANEMONE FORM: 1 or more rows of large outer petals, either flat or undulating; convex central mass of petaloids and stamens.

PEONY FORM: Deep, rounded flower either loose peony form (loose irregular petals often with central mix of petals & stamens) or full peony form (domed mass of irregular petals and petaloids, with or without stamens).

ROSE-FORM DOUBLE: Petals imbricated or overlapped as in formal double, but opening to reveal stamen display in a concave center.

FORMAL DOUBLE: Many rows of flat, cupped or recurved petals, overlapped in symmetrical form, usually with central cone of tightly furled petals; in some cultivars petals arranged in layers, giving hexagonal or perfect spiral appearance.

PRICE SCHEDULE:

This price list covers all plants EXCEPT those marked
otherwise in the catalog text. Prices subject to change without notice.
6-12" — $12.95 
1-2’ — 23.95
2-3’ — 35.95
3-4’ — 47.95
4-5’ — 59.95
5-6’ — 69.95

BLOOM SEASON:

We have included information on blooming periods to assist
you in making selections. Please note that the periods may
vary slightly due to climactic conditions and zone:

Early — Before January 1
Mid — January 1 - March 1
Late — After March 1

HYBRIDS — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9)

COLD-HARDINESS — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) If you live in an area where temperatures drop to -10°F (Zone 6) during the winter, chances are you haven’t been able to enjoy a camellia in your garden until now. With the development of these cold-hardy varieties by William Ackerman at the U.S. National Arboretum and Dr. Clifford Park, everyone will want one. Please give protection from winter wind and early morning sun, and they will do much better.

Many of the camellias in the following sections have proven suitable for regions north of the camellia belt. William L. Ackerman has listed many of these in his book Growing Camellias in Cold Climates. We are giving you his recommendations when available.

These designations are for USDA Zone 6, -10°F.

*** = Very Hardy ** = Hardy * = Marginally Hardy

80675 Camellia ‘Adolph Audusson’ — This moderate growing camellia will reach 8' x 8' under normal conditions, but has reached 15' in some areas. Is this cultivar worth the mystery, well, YES! Semi-double, blooms of bright red cloak this honey. Just when you think winter has driven you color blind, Zowee! 6-12", 2-3'

80517 Camellia ‘Anticipation’ — An award winning hybrid producing vibrant pink peony form blooms. The plant is tall and upright growing, and covered with shiny, dark green leaves. 3-4'

80641 Camellia ‘April Dawn’— *** A quick-growing, upright shrub, with a long bloom period in the spring. Flowers are variegated with dainty shades of shell pink to white, and a double formal form. 2-3', 3-4'

80633 Camellia ‘April Kiss’ — *** This compact plant is a moderate grower that flowers heavily late - midseason. The formal double blooms are a lovely rose color. A very dependable and reliable plant! 2-3', 3-4'

80634 Camellia ‘April Remembered’ — *** This fast-growing plant has large semi-double flowers, that range in color from cream to pink. It blooms heavily over a long period, from early to late season. 6-12", 3-4'

80642 Camellia ‘April Tryst’— *** A nicely shaped plant, of erect habit and medium growth rate. Blooms in mid-season with true red, anemone form flowers from sturdy buds. 2-3'

80583 Camellia ‘Brushfield’s Yellow’ — Pale yellow center petaloids are surrounded by large, antique white guard petals on this double beauty. The vigorous, compact, columnar growth habit of this mid to late season bloomer gives just the right touch of grace to your garden. 3-4'

80585 Camellia ‘Coral Delight’ — This is a slow-growing hybrid. In mid-season, it produces a plethora of semi-double, rich coral flowers. 3-4'

80617 Camellia ‘Debbie’ — Large blooms of semi-double to peony form in deep rose on a compact, upright and pyramidal plant. 2-3'

80544 Camellia ‘Donation’ — A most interesting camellia. The large, semi-double flowers of orchid-pink occur with such profusion as to almost completely hide the branches! Another plus: it is cold hardy and heat tolerant. Blooms mid-season. 6-12"

80630 Camellia ‘El Dorado’ — The search is over! If you are looking for a lovely soft pink in an open peony form, this is it. Blooms mid-season with 5" flowers. A medium and spreading grower. 2-3'

80691 Camellia ‘Eleanor Mc Gowan’— Released by Shepp’s Shade Gardens of Pasadena, California in 1942. It has medium-sized semi-double blooms with cupped petals and is white, lightly streaked with scarlet and pink. Plant habit is vigorous open and upright. 3-4'

80563 Camellia ‘J.C. Williams’ — Single, medium-sized, cup-shaped pale pink flowers that bloom over a long season. Upright, with somewhat pendulous branches, this plant is a vigorous grower. 6-12"

80526 Camellia ‘Jury’s Yellow’— As one of the first "yellow" hybrids in the genus, it is certainly worth having for its pleasing soft color and its wonderful form, but don’t expect a buttercup yellow because it has "yellow" in its name. An abundance of medium-sized, anemone form flowers, comprised of a row of ivory guard petals encircling a mass of small, creamy yellow petaloids. This compact, upright shrub blooms early to late season. 2-3'

80643 Camellia ’Pink Icicle’— *** Cool, clear pink flowers are large and of irregular peony form. A mid season bloomer. 4-5'

80619 Camellia ‘Ruby Wedding’ — What a glorious bouquet these flowers would make! The ruby-red, peony form blooms have some white petaloids in the center, and come along in mid-season, on a bushy, upright camellia. 3-4'

SPECIES

Camellia japonica — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) These are the most recognized of the camellias. An upright, spreading shrub or small tree that grows 6-12' tall and can go to 20' for some varieties, with a 3-10' spread. The evergreen foliage is glossy and dark green, usually broadly oval to 3" in length. The variety of flower color ranges from pure white and numerous shades of pink, to darkest red, usually with yellow stamens. Careful selection from the great number of varieties will give the garden a long blooming season. Don’t plant camellias too deeply. They grow best in partial to dappled shade.

80561 Camellia japonica ‘Alpine Glow’ — This plant has a compact, upright growth habit. Flowers are red, semi-double, and medium sized. Shiny deep green leaves make for very nice coloring. 1-2', 2-3'

80588 Camellia japonica ‘Blood of China’ — ** Syn. ‘Victor Emmanuel’. Fragrant flowers bloom late in the season, with the added interest of occasional variegated petaloids. Bloom forms vary from semi-double to loose peony. Blooms are a deep red with a slight orange cast, making a bright contrast against the deep green foliage. 2-3'

80635 Camellia japonica ‘Bob Hope’ — Excellent, strong red blooms of semi-double form, that are large to very large decorate this mid-season bloomer. 1-2'

80554 Camellia japonica ‘Brilliant’ — A very special rose-form double style of red blooms. This is a midsize, upright plant with a compact growth habit. 2-3', 3-4'

80589 Camellia japonica ‘C.M. Wilson’ — ** Large, powder-pink flowers have a double center "puff," and faint darker veining. This is a mid-season bloomer. The plant is of medium height, spreading, and displays its flowers well. 2-3'

80518 Camellia japonica ‘Debutante’ — Sweet pink peony form flowers remind one of a ballerina’s tutu! A heavy bloomer, from early to mid-season, and tolerant of more sun than most japonicas. 3-4'

80524 Camellia japonica ‘Dixie Knight Supreme’ — A deep red, accented with pulsating white marks throughout the flower. This plant is a vigorous and upright grower, with mid-season to late blooms. 3-4'

80525 Camellia japonica ‘Dr. Burnside’ — Medium to large, deep red flowers of semi-double to peony form, cover this medium, upright grower in mid-season. 3-4', 4-5'

80632 Camellia japonica ‘Elizabeth Labfy’ — Rosy red, semi-double flowers have yellow stamens that will turn heads with their delightful contrast. This plant will add beauty to any garden. 2-3'

80512 Camellia japonica ‘Finlandia’ — While this camellia is supposed to be pure white, it frequently sports blooms with flirty little pinkish-red stripes and spots. The medium to large flowers have swirled and fluted petals and, when fully open, the centers boast bright yellow stamens. Compact in habit early bloomer. 2-3', 3-4'

80515 Camellia japonica ‘Fred Sander’ — Syn. ‘Fimbriata Superba’. This medium-sized plant sports superb crimson flowers with curled, fringed petals. Blooms early to mid-season. 2-3'

80545 Camellia japonica ‘Glen 40’ — *Large, deep red, formal double to rose-form double style flowers decorate the deep green foliage on this plant, which has a compact growth habit. It is nice-looking even out of flower. Good for use in containers as well as in the garden. One of the most profuse bloomers, the flowers appear mid to late season. 2-3'

80505 Camellia japonica ‘Grandiflora Rosea’ — Very large, semi-double red flowers are contrasted by golden-yellow stamens on this magnificent plant. A vigorous grower which blooms midseason. 3-4'

80592 Camellia japonica ‘Grand Prix’ — This is a vigorous,upright plant with very large, bright red blooms. Because the plant flowers along arching branches, it is a good candidate for espalier. 3-4'

80692 Camellia japonica ‘Guillo Nuccio’ — Rich deep coral red very large blooms of wavy petals surrounding a center of tall petaloides and golden stamens are always arresting. We are delighted to be able to offer this much awarded cultivar. We feel this might be the ‘Trude Webster’ of Camellias. 3-4'

80678 Camellia japonica ‘Hikaru Genji’ — (Brilliant Genji) Syn. ‘Herme’ & ‘Jordon’s Pride’. Named in 1859, this variety has since accumulated a number of synonyms including; ‘Jordan’s Pride’, ‘Herme’, and ‘Souvenir d’Henri Guichard’. This plant was named after the hero of the Japanese novel ‘Tale of Genji’. Deep green foliage accents the pink-coral colored, double blooms. Most of the informal blooms will have white edges and cherry streaks as well. What a brilliant show this plant gives midseason! 1-2'

80528 Camellia japonica ‘King Size’ — Aptly named, the regal, dark red flowers are large, and of loose, peony form. Blooms grace this vigorous, upright grower in midseason. 3-4', 4-5'

80556 Camellia japonica ‘Kramer’s Supreme’ — The blooms of this wonderful cultivar have distinctive ruffled petals, of peony form. The very large flowers shift from bright to light red, and are quite fragrant. Midseason. 1-2', 2-3'

80519 Camellia japonica ‘Kumasaka’ — *** This plant tolerates morning sun and cold! Flowers are rose-pink, medium-sized, and of a rose-form double to peony form, with variable petal shape. Vigorous, compact, and free-flowering, it is a choice landscape plant! Blooms mid - late season. 1-2'

80679 Camellia japonica ‘Marie Bracey’ — Syn. Spellbound. Loose peony form on this large bloomed pink variety. A full flower with up to 30 petals recurved and some pointed. These flowers a have a fun texture on a tidy upright compact plant. 2-3'

80578 Camellia japonica ‘Mary Phoebe Taylor’ — Miss Taylor could easily be trained to do well on east and west walls or fences. She’s a strong growing shrub with bright green foliage, and large, peony-form, lipstick-pink flowers. 3-4'

80503 Camellia japonica ‘Mathotiana Supreme’ — This semi-double pink to red cultivar has flowers up to 5¼'' across! Sometimes streaked white the flowers are eye-catching and lovely against the deep foliage. These flowers arrive mid-late season in time for the heralding of spring. What a way to celebrate! 1-2'

80684 Camellia japonica ‘Mrs D.W. Davis’ — Pink ivory is the color of these large, 6'' semi-double blooms. The center of the bloom is frilly with some petaloids and bright yellow with stamens. Very showy against the deep green shiny foliage. Lovely in early to midseason a treasure for your garden. 2-3', 3-4'

80514 Camellia japonica ‘Nina Avery’ — Soft white petals, washed with rose-pink, surround a center boss of gold stamens in medium, semi-double to loose peony form flowers. A vigorous, upright grower, with a compact habit, this plant is a real beauty! 3-4'

80547 Camellia japonica ‘Pearl Maxwell’ — This formal double flower is lovely with shell pink petals. Grows larger than 8 x 8' in maturity, is a moderate grower, 6'' per year. She is a prized late blooming plant, don’t you need a "Pearl" in your garden? 2-3'

80516 Camellia japonica ‘Pink Perfection’ * — Delicate pink, crisp, shell like petals on formal double blooms appear from early to late season giving it a long bloom time. Select a perfect place for this prim and proper plant. 2-3'

80602 Camellia japonica ‘Prince Eugene Napoleon’ — Syn. ‘Pope Pius IX’. This popular camellia is known by many names; a testament to its enduring qualities. Bright red, formal double blooms are of a medium size, with curved, overlapping petals that decrease in size as they swirl towards the center of the flower. Often times, the blooms are streaked with a lighter shade of red. 6-12", 3-4'

Camellia japonica ‘Purity’ see Camellia japonica ‘Shiragiku’

80652 Camellia japonica var. quercifolia ‘Pink Mermaid’ — The leaves look as though someone clipped into the tip of each leaf and fanned the individual tips; the leaves therefore look like a mermaid’s fin. The fragrant, large blooms have pink petals and strong yellow stamens. 2-3'

80562 Camellia japonica ‘Shiragiku’— Syn. C. j. ‘Purity’ This very old formal double camellia has been traced to Japan in the 1680s. Reminiscent of a gardenia with is petal placement and its pure white color. You’ll like this one. 2-3'

80534 Camellia japonica ‘Souvenir De Bahuaud Litou’ — Once experienced, you will always remember this magnificent formal double bloomer, of large, light pink flowers kissed with white. This upright, vigorous plant is a delight when in bloom. 4-5'

80663 Camellia japonica ‘Spring Festival’ — With a narrow, upright habit to about 5-6', this variety could be used to highlight a corner spot. An outstandingly beautiful form with a double flower that is a clear pink. 1-2'

80621 Camellia japonica ‘Sunset Oaks’ — A sport of ‘Finlandia.’ Medium-sized, semi-double flowers with golden peach stamens, and petals edged with strawberry-red, appearing midseason. 2-3'

80576 Camellia japonica ‘Swan Lake’ — This large rose-form double white looks very much like a full double Peony. The many ruffled petals provide this cultivar with a unique look one can’t forget. A striking display on a midseason blooming plant. 2-3'

80533 Camellia japonica ‘Tom Knudsen’ — This plant has an open, upright growth habit. The rose form double flowers are a rich red, with even darker veins of color that make for a stunning display. Midseason bloom. 2-3'

CAMELLIA SPECIES CONTINUED

Camellia sasanqua — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) Sasanqua camellias bear a profusion of lightly scented flowers that can appear as early as September for early bloomers, October for midseason bloomers, and December for late bloomers. The growth habit of these cultivars varies in form from low and compact, to upright and bushy, to 20' tall with a 10' spread.

80548 Camellia sasanqua ‘Cleopatra’ — * This plant makes a lovely hedge, as the growth habit is upright and compact, and it takes well to clipping. It blooms in midseason, with pretty pink semi-double flowers that have narrow, curved petals. 2-3', 3-4'

80549 Camellia sasanqua ‘Hana Jiman’ — * A vigorous, compact plant which boasts large, semi-double flowers of fluted white petals, touched on the edges with a orchid-pink. Midseason bloom. 1-2'

80566 Camellia sasanqua ‘Hugh Evans’ — Blooming in autumn, this versatile cultivar can be trained as a climber, and enjoys a sunny situation. The habit is tall, and the weeping branches cover themselves with medium, single pink flowers. 3-4'

80618 Camellia sasanqua ‘Kanjiro’ — An excellent old cultivar, which works hard in the landscape with its deep, glossy green leaves, and large flowers of deep, dusky pink petals, shaded lighter in the centers, and of semi-double form. The tall growth habit can easily be groomed as a hedge or shaped into a specimen tree. 3-4'

80521 Camellia sasanqua ‘Showa-No-Sakae’ — This versatile Camellia will happily grow as a low hedge, an arching, 3 - 4' ground cover, or even in a hanging basket! Lightly musk-scented, the flowers are medium to large, in a soft pink, with the gold stamens fairly hidden in the peony form blooms, early to midseason. 2-3'

80501 Camellia sasanqua ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ — This prolific, early bloomer has rich blue-pink, peony form flowers. It is an upright, vigorously growing plant with lovely green foliage. Raised in Louisiana this cultivar will handle heat well! 6-12"

80539 Camellia sasanqua ‘Yuletide’ — * With petals of crimson red with an orange cast, accented by a punch of gold stamens in the center, these large, cheerful, single blooms come just at the right time to add a spark of color to your winter holiday! The midseason blooms are long-lasting, and the compact plant with its dark, glossy leaves, is great for containers, and a hard working shrub in the landscape. Extremely popular for a reason! 2-3'

Camellia sinensis — (10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) Syn. Thea sinensis. Most of the black teas we drink are derived from the leaves of this very attractive species. C. sinensis will grow to be a small tree or large shrub, up to 20' tall with a 12' spread. Plant in moist, humus-rich, acidic soil in sun or partial shade.

80689 Camellia sinensis ‘Socho’ — *** Dense, dark green leaves create a backdrop for the single, fragrant, white blooms, from September to November. Try growing your own tea! 1-2'

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