The best way to plant Camellias in baskets pots or indoor plants

It is possible to grow camellias successfully in pots, containers and garden beds. Slow-growing varieties are ideal for growing in pots. The camellias must be placed in a position where day and night time temperatures are similar. Do not allow frost or subjecting the camellia to direct sunlight. Place the plant on North or east facing windows.

Recommended varieties for pots and indoors

• Camellia japonica varieties such as Daikagura, Elgans , Hawaii and Frau Minna Seidel

• Camellia x hybrids such as El Dorado , Spring Festival and Tiphe.

• Camellia sasangua Yuletide

• Camellias as large container plants

Camellias that were originally propagated in small pots can be moved into large containers when they are grown. They can be placed on a patio or balcony in the summer. They have shiny green foliage.

Recommended varieties for growing in containers

• Camellia japonica varieties such as Dr Burnside, Dr Tinsely, Matterhorn and San Dimas

• Camellia x hybrids such as Barbara Clark, Black lace and Jury's Yellow

• Camellias for the garden

Select hardy varieties that can thrive in temperatures around -20`C for planting outside in the garden. Camellias die back in winter without dying completely. When it becomes warmer they regenerate quickly.

Recommended varieties for the garden

• Camellia japonica varieties such as Blood of China, Donclelari, Elegans, Eximea, Flame and Tricolor

• Camellia x hybrids such as Donation, Debbie and Freedom Bell

• Camellias as Bonsai

Commonly known as Higos, these camellias grow slowly. These include

1. itty bit

2. snippet

3. yukibata tsubaki

4. hime botan

Growth and Age

Camellias are actually wild growing trees and shrubs. They may grow up to 15m. Some Chinese camellias have to be growing for over 1000 years. However camellias grow very slowly, producing 40cm of growth per year (when growing outdoors). Outdoor growing camellias only grow a messily 10cm per year.