Camellia Information

Camellias were first imported into Australia in 1826 from England but the species originated from Japan and China.

They are hardy and easy to care for and in temperate climates most camellias can be grown in open ground providing there are no extremes in heat or cold. Their colours can range from white through shades of pink to very deep red and also yellow.

Camellias can be grown as specimen trees and grown in focal points in the garden, while others are more suitable to be grown as standards and others are suitable for hedges or espalier or shrubbery, while there are also others that are slow growing and can be used as ground cover.

There are also some camellias that can be adapted to be grown in pots or hanging baskets providing the pot or basket is of a size to suit the plant. Others can be trained and pruned into a bonsai form