Best Camellia Variety? Red, non-single bloom wanted for Atlanta area
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Comments (35)To research the truth about where the first camellia was planted outside, You can "Google" "The Magazine of Horticulture, Botany and all Useful Discoveries vol.5. Then Choose the link that carries you to "Find it at Harvard" Click on Vol. 5 and go to page 150. There is an article there from The Charleston Horticulture Society 1839 about Col. Lucas' Camellia. The Last line in the article reads " If the double and fine varieties of the camellia should prove as hardy as the single, and can be successfully cultivated, they must add greatly to the splendor of the flower garden". This statement reveals that the editor of the journal, C.M. Hovey, and The Horticulture Society of Charleston were unaware of any double camellia of age and substance growing outside in Charleston in 1839. It seems odd they would have missed the double camellia "Rein des Flueres" planted at Middleton over 50 years prior. This documents Col. Lucas' single red camellia as the first planted outside, Whether Middleton has another camellia named "Rein des Fluers" or not, it is a double and is not mentioned....See MoreBest Varieties for Full Shade
Comments (9)I think it is generally held that the white cultivars tend to like more shade than the colored varieties; however, there seems to be a consensus among camellia authorities that no camellia performs at its best in dense shade. Dappled shade, or in many cases, full sun, is preferable to dense shade. Stirling Macoboy's _The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Camellias_ (Portland, OR: Timber Press, 1998) would be a good source to consult for information on shade-tolerant varieties. Some white varieties that do well for me in Zone 7b are 'Imura,' 'Snow Chan,' 'White Empress,' 'Leucantha,' 'Victory White', and 'Coronation.' 'Dawn,' which I think is considered a _Camellia vernalis_ is anoter good white, as is _Camellia sasanqua_ 'Setsugekka.' However, I don't think any of them want pure shade....See MoreLate blooming camellias
Comments (13)James, it seems as if your camellia is too tender for your area and easily suffers from environmental stress, that is when temperature and/or humidity levels change. Some camellias will react with bud drop when the temperature/humidity change a lot so, when bringing camellias indoors, I would suggest doing it when the exterior and interior temperature/humidity are similar so the plant does not into a form of transplant shock. It is important to always maintain soil humidity levels as constant as you can. That is, try not to have dry soil conditions in between waterings. Or try not to have periods of wet soil either. To help with that, manually test the soil humidity by inserting a finger into the soil to a depth of 4" (10.2cm) and water the same amount of water when it feels almost dry or dry). Test daily for 1-2 weeks and make notes of how often you have to water the soil in a calendar. After 1-2 weeks, then review the results and plan on watering as often as your notes said you did (that is, water every 3/4/5/6/etc days). Inside the home, the humidity should be similar to the ones that camellias are used to in their country of origin (think greenhouse-like levels). This is usually difficult to do (inside homes) during winter and in areas where air vents are close to the shrubs. You may need some form of humidifiers to help sometimes. To make the buds open earlier, you can also use gibberellic acid. Camellia flower buds can be forced into blooming earlier following treatment with gibberellic acid say, in early Fall. See the link below. Luis Here is a link that might be useful: Gibbing Camellias Article by the V.C.S....See Morebest tomatoes for Atlanta area?
Comments (11)First, I wish I'd known about the local charity sales of heirlooms before I bought mine for 2007! Second, here's what I did this year to buy heirloom seed and plants. I'm a huge Internet user, so I searched and purchased via the 'net this year. If you want the world's largest selection with great plant photos and descriptions (including indicators for what does well in HOT HOT HOT climates like ours) go to www.heirloomtomatoplants.com. The owner is Laurel (a very, very nice lady) who grows over 150 types of heirloom tomatos (or you can custom order from her stock of 1,500 types of seed, and she'll grow'em for you!). Her website's pictures and descriptions are fantastic, and she indicates what does well in heat, cold, containers, etc. Although the plants are reasonably priced (to me, anyway), the downside is shipping from the Los Angeles area. For seed, try a southern company such as Southern Exposure Seed Exchange (www.southernexposure.com) which carries lots of organic heirloom tomato (and other veggie) seeds suited for the South (they're located in VA). For a wider selection (and I mean hundreds if not thousands of heirloom choices), try www.tomatofest.com. Personally, I thought their prices were high but the selection fantastic - and great photos, too. I purchased many of my seeds from two Oregon sellers - Victory Seed Company (www.victoryseeds.com) and Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds (www.rareseeds.com). I have started the following seeds: Brandywine - Red, Pink and Yellow cherokee chocolate cherokee purple earliana Tiger Tom Copia amish paste Indian Stripe Tess's Land Race (Baker Creek - small currant tomato) Pink Accordion Brandywine Red Black Cherry Hillbilly Orange Heirloom (from Victory Seed) eva purple ball (plant from Laurel's) Purple Haze (plant from Laurel's) Goose Creek (from South Carolina low country, plant from Laurel's) Dagma's Yellow Perfection (plant from Laurel's) Black zebra (plant from Laurel's) Paul Robeson (plant from Laurel's) This is my first time growing these heirlooms, so don't take this list as gospel for growth in the South's climate. I'll post my results this fall/next spring!...See Moreluis_pr
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