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Flower forms

Camellias are in bloom in various forms. Descriptions of thisBook are as simple as possible, but sometimes the terms are used in waiting. The conditions are single, semi-double and family doubleand pretty self-explanatory, but most of the following terms are typical of the cultivation of the camellia.

Anemone

A style with large outer petals and massaged petaloids small power stations.

Peony (peony) and two informal

Large outer petals and smaller petals loose petaloids central cluster. The flower petals are more fully known asfull peony form.

Rose double form

A double flower that opens completely to show the stamens, like a real rose.

Formal double

This type of flower is arranged in concentric circles overlapping petals perfectly clean. Some have petals in a spiral very well defined.

There are also rules for the words to describe the size of the flowers, but as the source of most of the non-specialist gardener are more confusing than helpful, are not strictlyare met.

Species and varieties

The following selection of species and varieties including the most important gardens or any interesting or unusual properties. They are divided into groups hybrid.

Species

These are the most popular and influential of the species, but are not widely available in nurseries, most gardeners prefer the hybrids.

Camellia chrysantha (China)

A yellow camellia has been a long sought goal of breeders, so that thebasically varieties do with names optimistic as Brushfield's Yellow '. was, but in 1980 a camellia true yellow in Guangxi province in China has found. bloomed for the first time in the West in 1984 and since then has been the subject of great interest and been speculation among camellia growers. There is a large species, the 5 m high. The large leaves are veined dark green and strong. The bright yellow flowers are only about 60 mm diameter, but not the size of the flowers, buttheir potential for hybridization, which was initially so enthusiastic breeders. Relatively Hardy, but always prefers cold, moderate temperatures, intolerant of extremes. Camellia companies are some plants of this type, but is not now widely available through garden centers.

Camellia forrestii (China, Vietnam)

A large shrub or small tree native to narrow elliptic leaves and small white flowers are slightly fragrant. The first mid-season.

Camellia fraternal(China)

Grows to about 5 m high. Small, elliptical leaves. 25 mm in diameter white flowers with white filaments and prominent golden anthers. Slightly fragrant. Not strong enough. Flowers mid-season.

Camellia granthamiana (Hong Kong)

Very rare in nature, known until recently found only one plant in 1955. It may be a natural hybrid of some kind of true. Grows to about 3 m in height. Deep green leaves tinged highly elliptical up to 200 mm in length. creamy white flowers up to 150mm in diameter, piled with golden stamens. Flowers early. Not strong enough.

Camellia hiemalis (Japan)

Not known in nature and probably a natural hybrid between Camellia japonica and Camellia sasanqua. Grows to about 3.5 m high. 30 mm in diameter pink flowers with golden stamens. Small and medium-sized elliptical leaves. Flowers early.

Camellia Kissi (North East India to South China)

They can grow as high as 12 m consideably but usually smaller. medium narrow leaves.Small white flowers, usually fragrant. Flowers late season.

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