Camellia hiemalis Elfin rose
Camellia hiemalis Elfin rose
Camellia hiemalis Elfin rose
Camellia hiemalis Elfin rose
Camellia x hiemalis 'Elfin rose'
Autumn Camellia
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Description
Autumn camellia 'Elfin Rose' (Camellia × hiemalis) is a highly decorative variety for autumn and winter gardens. Due to its late, bright pink flowering, which spreads from October to December, this evergreen bush brings life and colour to a time of year when few other plants are in flower. In a border, as a standalone specimen, or in a pot, it performs particularly well under a cool, humid oceanic climate. Its glossy green foliage and elegant silhouette make it an interesting structural plant in a landscape display.
This hybrid camellia belongs to the Theaceae family. The name hiemalis means "of winter", and the hybrid × hiemalis designates autumn cultivars resulting from cross-breeding, often between the wild Camellia sasanqua and late Japanese forms. The variety 'Elfin Rose' is also marketed under the name Camellia sasanqua 'Elfin Rose'.
'Elfin Rose' is an old selection, named in the United States in 1956 by McCaskill Gardens, Pasadena. Some Asian catalogues also attribute an origin in China/Taiwan.
The bush has an upright habit supported by rigid stems. In the ground, it reaches 1 m in height with an 80 cm spread at 10 years old. Ultimately, under good conditions, it will measure 4 to 8 m tall and 2.50 m to 4 m wide.
The evergreen leaves are elliptical to ovate in shape, shiny, dark green, with a slightly toothed edge. The stems are quite robust.
It flowers from October to December, depending on the climate. The slightly fragrant flowers are semi-double in the shape of a "rose" (i.e., a rosette of overlapping petals), 7-8 cm wide, in shades of deep pink to medium pink. This camellia is hardy down to -10/-12°C in a sheltered position.
'Elfin Rose' should be planted in front of large shrubs or under the cover of deciduous trees, in an acidic, well-drained but moisture-retentive soil, enriched with organic matter. It can also be grown in a large, 40–50 cm diameter pot. To create a coherent border all year round, pair it, for example, with Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa) and with other acidophilous shrubs like Sarcococcas and Skimmias. Combine it with camellia cultivars that have staggered flowering times such as 'Showa-no-sakae' (light pink, in early winter), 'Spring Festival' (small, soft pink flowers in late winter) and 'Jury's Yellow' (cream, peony form, in spring).
This camellia is sometimes pruned into a cloud form, which enhances its silhouette while highlighting the density of its foliage.
Camellia hiemalis Elfin rose in pictures
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Flowering
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Botanical data
Camellia
x hiemalis
'Elfin rose'
Theaceae
Autumn Camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'Elfin Rose'
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Camellia hiemalis ‘Elfin Rose’ in spring or autumn, in a light, acidic soil (pH approx. 5.5–6.5), rich in humus and perfectly drained; position it in bright partial shade, sheltered from cold winds and morning sun during frosty periods. The collar should be level with the soil. Apply a mulch of bark or leaves immediately after planting. Water regularly during the first year and then ensure consistent moisture in summer, the period of flower bud formation; avoid hard water and use rainwater. Apply a fertiliser for "ericaceous plants" in spring, then stop applications after the end of July to limit bud drop; prune very lightly just after flowering if necessary.
In a container (diameter 40–50 cm, with drainage holes in the base), use a special rhododendron/camellia substrate, light and airy, with generous drainage (a layer of gravel); water without excess, but do not allow it to dry out completely, and protect the root ball in winter with a fleece, moving it closer to a wall, as potted specimens are more exposed to the cold.
Hardiness: this cultivar withstands –10 to –12 °C in a sheltered position.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.