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Camellia japonica Valtevareda

Camellia japonica Valtevareda
Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter

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A bit disappointed with the flowering of this specific research area: beautiful foliage, but few flowers that struggled to bloom. Repotted in a large pot and placed under the same conditions as my other camellias, I don't quite understand. Is it the variety that is less vigorous than the others I ordered? We'll see next year.

Jeanine, 24/05/2020

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An old variety of Italian Camellia, always appreciated for the roundness of its large double and regular flowers of a true, pure and vibrant pink. They bloom in April-May on a bush with a compact and upright habit, clothed in beautiful dark green glossy foliage, attractive all year round. A reliable choice to plant alone in a border or pot, in a rather shady site and in soil that remains moist, with an acidic tendency.
Flower size
9 cm
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Camellia japonica 'Valtevareda' is one of those timeless old varieties of Japanese camellia that symbolise Italian chic. Its flowers are very large, very double, more than perfect, and of an irrefutable pink, sometimes powdered with white, that almost makes your mouth water. It is a vigorous and hardy shrub with a nice compact and erect habit, easy to include in a large pot or small garden, close to the house. Its elegantly beautiful foliage is attractive throughout the year and its flowering, which occurs at the end of the Japanese camellia season, brings a unique splendour to spring. It is a safe bet, always highly appreciated in gardens with mild and humid climates.

The 'Valtevareda' Camellia, introduced to Italy around 1850, belongs to the Theaceae family, like its ancestor the Camellia japonica. It is a fairly branching bush with an erect habit which will reach about 1.20 m (4 ft) in height and 1 m (3 ft) in width at 10 years old. At maturity, after 15 to 20 years, it can measure about 2 m (6-7 ft) in height and 1.50 m (5 ft) in width, depending on the growing conditions. In April-May it produces large flower buds that open into 9 cm (3.5 in) diameter flowers with a depth of 4 cm (1.6 in), perfectly formed, composed of 40 firm, wide and rounded petals, in a shell-like shape, regularly overlapping, arranged in 9 to 10 rows. The petals located in the centre of the corolla gradually reduce in size. It is quite common, under certain climatic conditions, for a few small white spots to appear on the pink petals. The foliage, evergreen throughout the year, consists of large elliptical leaves, 8-9 cm (3.5 in) long and 4.5 cm (1.8 in) wide, leathery, finely dentate on the edges, dark green and slightly glossy on the upper surface. While this bush is hardy down to -15°C in the ground, its flower buds can be destroyed by snow, icy winds, and temperatures below -5°C (23 °F).

The 'Valtevareda' Japanese Camellia prefers rather mild and humid climates and thrives in coastal regions, in acid, humus-rich, and well-drained soil. It will tolerate non-scorching sun in favourable climates but it is in partial shade or even shade, protected from intense sunlight and sheltered from strong winds, that it will give its best. Plant it in e.g. a shrub bed alongside other acid-loving plants such as Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Cornus Kousa, or even Kalmia Latifolia. 'Valtevareda', with its striking elegance, is a grand classic that deserves a prominent place, near the entrance of the house or in a beautiful pot on the terrace, to be stored away in winter in very cold climates.

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Camellia japonica Valtevareda (Flowering) Flowering
Camellia japonica Valtevareda (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time April to May
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 9 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Camellia

Species

japonica

Cultivar

Valtevareda

Family

Theaceae

Other common names

Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference855241

Planting and care

The Valtevareda Japanese Camellia tolerates full, non-scorching sunlight in favourable (e.g. mild coastal) climates, but it thrives in partial shade or shade, protected from intense sunlight and sheltered from strong winds. Plant in a fresh, humus-rich, acidic, and well-drained soil. Do not plant the bush too deeply; the top of the root ball should be covered with 3 cm (1.2 in) of soil. In winter, cover it with a 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3 in) thick layer of mulch composed of leaf compost and shredded bark. Beware of late frosts that can damage the flowers and buds. Water during dry periods to prevent the bush dropping its flower buds. It is recommended to plant  camellias in autumn to promote good root development and better flowering from the first year. Possible diseases include chlorosis caused by excess limestone, brown spots caused by burns on leaves exposed to full south, sooty mould, scale insects, and weevils.

Camellias tolerate container cultivation well, their root system forms a dense but shallow network of root hairs. Annual repotting in a slightly larger pot is sufficient. Regularly feed your potted camellia and preferably water it with non-chalky water. If the water in your region is limestone-rich, add a teaspoon of sequestered iron to the watering can every 3 months, from spring to autumn.

Pruning is not necessary but if required should be done sparingly just after flowering, before the emergence of new spring shoots. Most camellia hybrids do not recover from hard pruning.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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