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CAMELLIAS
JAN 2012
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Camellia 'April Kiss'

Camellia 'April Remembered'

Camellia 'Coral Delight'

Camellia 'Donation'

Camellia 'Donation'

Camellia japonica 'Betty Sheffield Supreme'

Camellia japonica 'Betty Sheffield Supreme'

Camellia japonica 'Bob Hope'

Camellia japonica 'Debutante'

Camellia japonica 'Eleanot Hagood'

Camellia japonica 'Elegans Splendor'

Camellia japonica 'Elizabeth La Bey'

Camellia japonica 'Grand Prix'

Camellia japonica 'Grandiflora Rosea'

Camellia japonica 'Grandiflora Rosea'

Camellia japonica 'King Size'

Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Pearl'

Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Pearl'

Camellia sasanqua 'Cleopatra'

Camellia sasanqua 'Mine-no-yuki'

Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka'

Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka'

Camellia sasanqua 'Showa-no-sakae'

Camellia sasanqua 'Showa-no-sakae'

Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide'

Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide'

Camellia sinensis 'Socho'

Camellia 'Winter's Joy'

 

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

DOUBLE: 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.

Camellias prefer moist, acid, well-drained soil, high in organic matter. The shallow root system lends itself well to transplanting. Keep these roots well mulched. Most camellias do best in dappled shade, and will reach 5-8’ in 10 years, unless otherwise indicated. In the wild, they often achieve tree stature, and can in the garden as well.

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

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. SOLD OUT

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, in double formal form. SOLD OUT

80633 Camellia ‘April Kiss’ — *** This compact plant is a moderate grower that flowers heavily in the early spring. The formal double blooms are a lovely rose color. A very dependable and reliable plant! SOLD OUT

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. 2-3’

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

80716 Camellia ‘Bob’s Tinsie’ — This is one of the many fine introductions from Nuccio’s Nursery. This miniature gem is a brilliant red anemone form with a few white streaked inner petaloids offset by brilliant yellow stamens. This compact and upright plant is just right for the small flowers and makes a good container plant. 1-2'

80603 Camellia ‘Brigadoon’ — Pert, pink semi-double blooms of medium size have petals with slightly darker veins of pink and notches at the tips. Compact and upright in habit, this midseason bloomer has dark green, finely serrated leaves. 1-2'

80585 Camellia ‘Coral Delight’ — This is a slow-growing hybrid. In midseason, it produces a plethora of semi-double, rich coral flowers. 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 midseason. SOLD OUT

80690 Camellia ‘E.G. Waterhouse’ — An upright narrow pale gree plant with a formal double clear silvery pink flower. The flower form is distinctive with each petal in its proper place. 3-4’

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 midseason with 5 inch flowers. A medium and spreading grower. 2-3’

80691 Camellia ‘Eleanor Mc Gowan’ — Releaded by Shepp’s Shade Gardens of Pasadena, California in 1942. It has a medium-sized semi-double bloom with cupped petals andis white, lightly streaked with scarlet and pink. Plant habit is a vigorous open upright. 2-3’

80526 Camellia ‘Jury’s Yellow’ — 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 is a very nice crisp form. 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. This compact, upright shrub blooms early to late season. 1-2'

80643 Camellia ’Pink Icicle’ — *** Cool, clear pink flowers are large and of irregular peony form. A spring bloomer, from February to March. 3-4’

80604 Camellia ‘Polar Ice’ — *** White, medium-sized, anemone to peony form flowers are 3-4" across. The plant habit is upright and vigorous with 4" long glossy, dark green leaves. A very late bloomer. Grows to about 5½’ in 10 years. 1-2'

80711 Camellia ‘Taylor’s Perfection’ — A perfuse blooming, light pink semi-double that holds each of its petals in their own space. Slow growth to a large plant. 1-2’

80645 Camellia ‘Winter’s Joy’ — *** Bringing a bright spot of color to the winter garden, this tall, columnar shrub might be used to create a narrow hedge. The pretty pink flowers are semi-double form, with crinkly petal edges bloom from November through December. 1-2’

80610 Camellia ‘Winter’s Rose’ — *** (C. oleifera x C. hiemalis ‘Otome’). A slow-growing, compact plant, that reaches 4’ in 9 years, with a moderately spreading habit and drooping branchlets. Leathery, dark green foliage covers this very floriferous plant, which blooms early with formal double shell-pink flowers. 1-2'

80646 Camellia ‘Winter’s Snowman’ — *** Another good choice for growing as a narrow, tall hedge, this shrub clothes itself with dark green, somewhat glossy, leathery leaves. The anemone form flowers are snowy white, and slightly cupped, and last from mid-November through December. 1-2’

80717 Camellia ‘Winter’s Waterlily’ — *** (C. saluenensis x C. japonica ‘K. Sawada’). This plant has a formal double bloom; the white petals are lightly touched with pink, and are tightly rolled as they open. Blooms are late season on this upright grower. SOLD OUT

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.

80675 Camellia japonica ‘Adolphe Audusson’ — This moderate growing Camellia will reach 8’ by 8’ under normal conditions, has been known to get 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! 3-4’

80696 Camellia japonica ‘Betty Sheffield’ — This medium to large camellia has an especially nice loose peony form with slightly waved petals. It flowers mid-season in a white, with areas of both red and pink. More that 20 exceptional forms have been named from sports of this cultivar. 3-4’

80513 Camellia japonica ‘Betty Sheffield Supreme’ — Blooms are large, loose, semi-double to loose peony-form. The white blooms shine with distinct deep pink petal margins. Blooming midseason, this sport of ‘Betty Sheffield’ is a supreme beauty! SOLD OUT

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. SOLD OUT

80635 Camellia japonica ‘Bob Hope’ — Excellent, strong red blooms of semi-double form, that are large to very large decorate this midseason bloomer. SOLD OUT

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

80707 Camellia japonica ‘Eleanor Hagood’ — An old-fashioned, medium sized, pale pink, formal double flower on a nicely foliaged plant that can grow to 10’. Withstands heat and humidity well. SOLD OUT

80699 Camellia japonica ‘Elegans Splendor’ — Macaboy says of this lovely plant: that it is "tinted iridescent blush-pink edged with white. The petal edges are deeply serrated, the petaloid center is large and fully double. Foliage too is elegantly serrated." An outstanding plant. 2-3’

80632 Camellia japonica ‘Elizabeth La Bey’ — Rosy red, semi-double flowers have yellow stamens that will turn heads with their delightful contrast. This plant will add beauty to any garden. 3-4'

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 that shine against the white petals. Compact in habit, this plant blooms early to mid-season. 2-3’

80668 Camellia japonica ‘Freedom Bell’— A distinctive Nuccio Nursery hybrid. It is a semi-double, ‘hose-in-hose’ form of bright coral red. It is the same form as C. j. ‘Hagoromo’. Each petal has its own space as though they were presenting themselves for our delight. Fast growing upright densely covered with dark green leaves on a plant to a height of 12’. 3-4'

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. 1-2'

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. SOLD OUT

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 mid-season. 2-3’, 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 Camellia. 3-4’

80636 Camellia japonica ‘Hawaii’ — Medium to large, double peony form flowers open soft pink, then delicately fade to blush pink, and show beautifully serrated petal margins. Blooms early to midseason. SOLD OUT

80593 Camellia japonica ‘In the Pink’ — The formal double blooms of this cultivar have wavy petals that are shaded a warm, rose-pink, with somewhat deeper veins of color blended throughout, and create a rich, overall effect on this midsize, vigorous plant. Blooms mid to late season. SOLD OUT

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 mid-season. SOLD OUT

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! SOLD OUT

80631 Camellia japonica ‘Nuccio’s Pearl’ — An elegant, formal double bloom of medium size. Pearl is blush-white with outer petals edges tinted an orchid-pink shade. Another compact grower, suitable for containers or the landscape. Blooms late season. SOLD OUT

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. This is a midseason blooming, compact, upright plant. SOLD OUT

80709 Camellia japonica ‘R. L. Wheeler’ — This is an award winning variety with enormous blooms of 6" of a rich rose-red with gold stamens frequently with white-variegated petaloids among the stamens. Very desirable. 1-2’

80562 Camellia japonica 'Shiragiku'. Syn.‘Purity’ — Enchanting creamy white blooms, reminiscent of gardenias because of their fluted petals, in a formal double form. This is a vigorous, upright plant, and a late bloomer. 3-4'

80647 Camellia japonica ‘St. Andre’ — Syn. ‘Rose Hill Rubra’. Dark green foliage with red semi-double flowers make this a early to mid-season selection of outstanding merit. It has long been a favorite, introduced into the U.S. in 1931. It can take sunshine better than most. 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’

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. SOLD OUT

80510 Camellia japonica ‘Ville de Nantes’ — An old cultivar, the flowers are quite something, with upright, heavily fringed petals of strong red, with some white blotches, in semi-double form, and medium size. A mid to late season bloomer. SOLD OUT

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. Leaves are evergreen, 1½-3" long, and dark, glossy green. They can tolerate full sun once established, but the roots must be kept cool.

80575 Camellia sasanqua ‘Apple Blossom’ — Like its namesake, this is a single form flower, white with a blush of soft pink and gold stamens at their center. The growth habit is upright and spreading. A sight to behold in bloom, midseason! 2-3’

80550 Camellia sasanqua ‘Bonanza’ — Striking, ruby red blooms are large, and peony form, with stiff, fluted petals. This medium, upright grower does well in containers, and can be pruned into quite an attractive small tree. SOLD OUT

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. SOLD OUT

80520 Camellia sasanqua ‘Jean May’ — The delicate shell pink blooms of this popular cultivar do best in partial shade, so as to avoid fading. This is a busy shrub, with wonderful, dark, glossy foliage. Flowers are semi-double, large, and bloom midseason. SOLD OUT

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. Tall growth habit. 3-4’

80613 Camellia sasanqua ‘Mine-no-yuki’ — Syn. ‘White Doves’. This showy cultivar won a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Merit in 1964. The plant has a graceful weeping habit, with dark (sometimes variegated,) green foliage, that sets off the snow white, semi-double blooms. Buds are plump with pink tips. Petals are squarish, and float around the center of yellow stamens, tipped in gold. 1-2’

80540 Camellia sasanqua ‘Setsugekka’ —  Syn. ‘Moon and Flowers’. This widely popular variety is known by many names, all attempting to describe the pristine white, large blooms, with a burst of golden stamens in the center of their generally semi-double form. Bloom is early to midseason, on an upright growing plant. 2-3’

80713 Camellia sasanqua ‘Shibori-egao’ — The delicate vernalis camellia, originated at Kurume Japan and was imported by Nuccio’s Nursery. Blooms are of a virus-variegation of a medium pink semi-double petals blotched with white. The medium sized handsome leaves are oval and green. 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. 1-2’

80712 Camellia sasanqua ‘Slim ‘N Trim’ — The lovely light pink seven petals fan out is a plane. Unusual in its simplicity and charm. Dark green small pointed leaves set off the blooms nicely. 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! SOLD OUT

80710 Camellia sasanqua ‘Star Above Star’ — The pointed flower petals look like stars, one superimposed on top of another star. Petals are white, shading to lavender-rose at the edges. The plant is vigorous, upright and bushy. Unique. 1-2’

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. 1-2’

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.

80689 Camellia sinensis ‘Sochi’ —  Dense, dark green leaves create a backdrop for the single, fragrant, white blooms, from September to November. Try growing your own tea! 6-12", 2-3’, 3-4'

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