A low, prostrate fragrant hybrid bearing small single white blooms flushed pink, with a delightful sweet scent. Its trailing habit makes it ideal for hanging baskets and spilling over edges.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 50 cm H × 1 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Quintessence Camellia
Camellia 'Quintessence' is a slow-growing shrub in the Theaceae family. It reaches around 50 cm tall and 1 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White and pink flowers appear in winter.
Where to grow Quintessence Camellia
Quintessence Camellia suits warm-temperate and cool-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Quintessence Camellia does best in acidic and free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Quintessence Camellia is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Quintessence Camellia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Quintessence Camellia in the garden
Quintessence Camellia earns its place for pots and courtyard containers, hanging baskets, its fragrance and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Quintessence Camellia with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Quintessence Camellia
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