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Camellia japonica Paddys Perfumed

Camellia x japonica Paddy's Perfumed
Japanese Camellia, Rose of Winter

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Thank you to the individuals (order preparation & shipping), the Camellia received is in good health. Planted near other varieties, I am now looking forward to seeing its development...

Thierry, 02/10/2021

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An innovative variety offering small flowers with a sweet scent, very unusual for these plants. Its pale pink anemone-shaped flowers bloom from January to March, well highlighted by glossy dark green foliage. Its airy habit and lovely flowering will work wonders in shrub borders, in partial shade, in acidic and moist soil.
Flower size
8 cm
Height at maturity
1.60 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial 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 'Paddy's Perfumed' is an innovative hybrid variety of Japanese Camellia, remarkable for the fragrance of its flowers which have very sweet notes, a very unusual fragrance for these bushes. Its light pink flowers, small in size, in the shape of semi-double anemones, bloom from January to March. They are well highlighted by glossy dark green foliage. This bush, with an airy habit, will withstand frosts of -14°C (6.8 °F) without damage. Place it in a shrub bed or flowering hedge, in full sun or partial shade, in acidic and moist soil. Its beauty anticipates the spring!

Camellia 'Paddy's Perfumed,' obtained in 1992 in New Zealand and recently introduced to the European market, belongs to the family of tea plants, just like its ancestor the Camellia japonica. It is the result of cross-breeding between Camellia japonica 'Tama-ikari' and the hybrid 'Esme Spence'. It is a bushy shrub with a rather upright and slightly loose habit, with deep rooting. It will reach a height of about 1.6 m (5 ft) and a spread of 1m (3 ft) at 10 years old. Flowering from January to March, the shrub produces semi-double corollas with a diameter of 8 cm (3 in) and a depth of 3 cm (1.2 in). Composed of 14 petals and 12 rose petaloid sepals, the flowers are occupied in their centre by stamens with golden yellow anthers. The evergreen foliage consists of large elliptical leaves, 9 cm (3.5 in) long and 5 cm (2 in) wide, leathery, dark green and glossy on the upper side. While this shrub is hardy down to -15°C in the ground, its flowering may be compromised by snow, icy winds and temperatures below -5°C (23 °F).

'Paddy's Perfumed' Japanese Camellia thrives in mild and humid climates and flourishes in coastal regions, in acidic, humus-rich and well-drained soil. It will tolerate full sun in favourable climates but will give its best in partial shade, protected from scorching sun and sheltered from strong winds. Plant out in e.g. a shrub bed, together with other acid-loving plants like RhododendronsAzaleas, Cornus Kousa or Kalmia Latifolia. This deliciously fragrant variety deserves a prime spot, near the entrance of the house or in a beautiful pot on the terrace, to be stored away in winter in cold climates.

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.60 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time January to March
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 8 cm
Fragrance Fragrant, Sweet and floral fragrance, suave.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Camellia

Species

x japonica

Cultivar

Paddy's Perfumed

Family

Theaceae

Other common names

Japanese Camellia, Rose of Winter

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference835331

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Planting and care

Camellia 'Paddy's Perfumed' tolerates full, non-scorching sun 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.

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 Meadow, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Back of border, Free-standing, Container, Greenhouse
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial 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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