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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Quintessence Camellia does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Quintessence Camellia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level 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
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate as Quintessence Camellia. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Quintessence Camellia
Plant Sale lists Quintessence Camellia as potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
