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Quintessence Camellia
Quintessence Camellia
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$32.99 USD
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Scientific Name: Camellia lutchuensis 'Quintessence'
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
Sun Requirements: Partial sun to partial shade; best with filtered sunlight or morning sun with afternoon shade
Water Requirements: Moderate; thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil with consistent moisture
Mature Size:
Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring
Country/Region of Origin: Native to Asia; cultivated as an ornamental variety
Description of Noteworthy Features:
The Quintessence Camellia is a dwarf camellia cultivar that is highly prized for its compact, spreading growth habit and sweetly fragrant flowers. The blooms are small, semi-double to single, and creamy white, often tinged with pink at the edges. This camellia is particularly notable for its fragrance, a trait not common in many camellia varieties. It is perfect for smaller spaces, containers, or as a groundcover due to its low, spreading form. The glossy, dark green foliage provides year-round interest, and its elegant flowers add beauty and scent to the garden in late winter and early spring. The Quintessence Camellia thrives in acidic, well-drained soils and partial shade, making it an excellent choice for shaded borders or as a companion plant in woodland gardens.
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
Sun Requirements: Partial sun to partial shade; best with filtered sunlight or morning sun with afternoon shade
Water Requirements: Moderate; thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil with consistent moisture
Mature Size:
- Height: 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters)
- Width: 3-5 feet (0.9-1.5 meters)
Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring
Country/Region of Origin: Native to Asia; cultivated as an ornamental variety
Description of Noteworthy Features:
The Quintessence Camellia is a dwarf camellia cultivar that is highly prized for its compact, spreading growth habit and sweetly fragrant flowers. The blooms are small, semi-double to single, and creamy white, often tinged with pink at the edges. This camellia is particularly notable for its fragrance, a trait not common in many camellia varieties. It is perfect for smaller spaces, containers, or as a groundcover due to its low, spreading form. The glossy, dark green foliage provides year-round interest, and its elegant flowers add beauty and scent to the garden in late winter and early spring. The Quintessence Camellia thrives in acidic, well-drained soils and partial shade, making it an excellent choice for shaded borders or as a companion plant in woodland gardens.
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