What is the difference between a camellia and a Japonica?

What is the difference between a camellia and a Japonica?

While the Japanese (Camellia japonica) and sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua) camellias are very similar, the main difference between the two species is their bloom time. Japanese camellias may bloom between fall and spring, depending on the cultivar.

How big do Japonica camellias get?

6 to 12 feet
In garden settings, Japanese camellias typically reach 6 to 12 feet in height and width, but they can grow twice that tall. Their dark, leathery, 4-inch leaves complement blooms measuring 5 to 6 inches across.

Are Camellia japonica fast growing?

In cooler areas the flowers are frequently damaged by frosts. They grow to a height and spread of around 2m / 6ft after ten years.

Do Japonica camellias need full sun?

Also, consider how much sunlight you have available: Japanese camellias do best with a bit of morning sun and afternoon shade or dappled sun all day, while sasanqua camellias prefer full sun. Most camellias will survive the winter in zones 7 to 10 (plus there are some new varieties that will also survive in zone 6).

How can you tell the difference between Camellia japonica and Camellia sasanqua?

  1. Japonica is the “traditional” Camellia species, known for its larger – although still serrated – leaves. The floral display is far more showy than Camellia Sasanqua.
  2. Camellia Sasanqua is a species that almost makes our “Common Hedge Plants” list.

Does Camellia japonica have thorns?

They have highly glossy foliage like roses but have no thorns. And almost all of them have no scent. There are two main types of camellias, Camellia japonica and Camellia sasanqua with a smattering of other types of camellias. Some Japonicas will tolerate colder temperatures up to Zone 6.

How long does it take for Camellia japonica to grow?

5-7 years
Allow to Grow: Camellia seedlings can take 5-7 years to bloom, and they likely will not be exactly like the parent plant. You can shave a year or two off the process by looking around under your camellias for seedlings that have sprouted on their own, and gently transplanting them to pots or into your yard.

What is the difference between sasanqua and japonica camellias?

Japonica is the “traditional” Camellia species, known for its larger – although still serrated – leaves. The floral display is far more showy than Camellia Sasanqua. They also flower later than Sasanquas, generally not commencing until mid to late winter and finishing in early spring.

How fast do Japonica camellias grow?

This shrub grows at a slow rate, with height increases of less than 12″ per year.

Do camellias grow quickly?

Camellia shrubs vary in size from 1-20 metre, most offered on line and in garden centres are medium sized and slow growing, up to a few metres.

Can Camellia japonica grow in shade?

Let’s start with camellias. Wonderful evergreen shrubs that grow well in shade and produce some of the most flamboyant flowers of any hardy shrub. Camellia japonica varieties have glossy, deep green foliage that reflects the light; a quality that enhances a shady situation.

Can you grow camellias in full shade?

Exposure and watering. In general, camellias grow and bloom better in partial shade, with shelter from hot afternoon sun. This is especially true for young plants, which thrive under the shade of tall trees or when grown on the north side of a house.