Camellia japonica 'Brushfield's Yellow'
camellia
- 1.5 litre pot
- £24.99
- available to order from autumn
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- Standard £5.99
- Position: partial shade (but not east-facing)
- Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens)
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: March to April
- Hardiness: fully hardy
The name of Camellia japonica 'Brushfield's Yellow' is slightly deceptive as the larger, outer petals that form are white. They do however have a ruff of pale yellow petals at the centre of each flower that give it a lemon hue. The glossy, bright, evergreen leaves really set the beautiful flowers off a treat.
If happy these plants will produce literally masses of flowers that fall from the plant when they are done and create a beautiful carpet around its base. Avoid planting in a spot that gets morning sun though as this may cause the flowers to turn brown before their time. Slightly variable in habit, it has an eventual height of between 2.5 and 4m.
If happy these plants will produce literally masses of flowers that fall from the plant when they are done and create a beautiful carpet around its base. Avoid planting in a spot that gets morning sun though as this may cause the flowers to turn brown before their time. Slightly variable in habit, it has an eventual height of between 2.5 and 4m.
Plant spring-flowering camellias in acidic, humus-rich, moisture-retentive soil with good drainage. Choose a sheltered spot in partial shade, ideally out of cold, drying winds and away from early morning sun, which can scorch flower buds.
Container-grown plants should be potted into ericaceous compost and kept well-watered, especially in dry spells, to prevent bud drop. Ensure good drainage in the pots to avoid waterlogging. Avoid allowing them to dry out in late summer, as this is when flower buds are forming for the following year.
Feed established plants with a balanced liquid (and preferably ericaceous) fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Apply an annual top-dressing of leaf mould or shredded bark to help retain moisture and maintain soil acidity. Pruning is generally minimal — after flowering, trim lightly to remove any dead or straggly growth and to maintain a neat shape.
For container plants, insulate pots in winter with bubble wrap or hessian to protect roots from freezing temperatures.
Container-grown plants should be potted into ericaceous compost and kept well-watered, especially in dry spells, to prevent bud drop. Ensure good drainage in the pots to avoid waterlogging. Avoid allowing them to dry out in late summer, as this is when flower buds are forming for the following year.
Feed established plants with a balanced liquid (and preferably ericaceous) fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Apply an annual top-dressing of leaf mould or shredded bark to help retain moisture and maintain soil acidity. Pruning is generally minimal — after flowering, trim lightly to remove any dead or straggly growth and to maintain a neat shape.
For container plants, insulate pots in winter with bubble wrap or hessian to protect roots from freezing temperatures.
