Camellia japonica Bobs Tinsie
Camellia japonica Bobs Tinsie
Camellia japonica Bobs Tinsie
Camellia japonica Bobs Tinsie
Camellia japonica Bob's Tinsie
Japanese Camellia, Rose of Winter
Lovely little camellia that suffered a little in transit despite the care taken with its packaging. It has recovered and we can't wait to see it grow.
Lac32, 22/04/2025
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Description
Camellia 'Bob's Tinsie' is a type of Japanese camellia that is perfect for gardens or terraces. This plant produces small, beautiful anemone-shaped flowers that showcase its elegance. The flowers are bright red with a pom-pom of the same red shade in the centre, delicately tipped with white-silver. This bush is not very tall and has small, dark, and glossy leaves that enhance its late winter flowering. Camellia 'Bob's Tinsie' prefers partial shade, acidic and light soils, and humid climates.
The camellia 'Bob's Tinsie', introduced in the USA in 1962, belongs to the family of theaceae. It is a slow-growing bushy and erect shrub, with deep roots, which will reach approximately 1.20 m (3 ft 11 in) in height and 70 cm (27.6 in) in width at 10 years old under good growing conditions. From February to April, it produces numerous small anemone-like flowers, measuring 6 to 8 cm (2.4 - 3.1 in) in diameter. This shrub has a flower with a tightly packed centre. The centre contains numerous stamens that have transformed into petals. These petals are arranged in a wide dome and are scarlet and silky. There are 7 to 9 petals in the corolla. The shrub's leaves are evergreen and small. They are elliptical, 6 to 8 cm (2.4 - 3.1 in) long and 4 to 5 cm (1.6 - 2 in) wide. The leaves are very dark green and glossy on their upper side. They are leathery and have fine teeth at the edges. The shrub can tolerate cold temperatures down to -14°C in the ground. However, its flowering may be affected by snow, icy winds, and temperatures below -5°C (23°F).
The camellia plant known as 'Bob's Tinsie' is originally from Japan. It grows best in mild, humid climates and is often found in coastal areas. The plant prefers soil that is acidic, humus-rich and well-draining. Although it can handle full sun in coastal regions, it does better in partial shade, protected from strong winds and intense sunlight. In the garden, you can plant it in a shrub border, along with other acidophilous plants like Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Cornus Kousa, Japanese maples or Kalmia Latifolia. However, It would be unfortunate if other foliage or flowers overshadowed this beautiful flowering plant. Therefore, it should be given a special spot either near the entrance of the house or in a lovely pot on the terrace. In areas with very cold climates, storing the plant away during the winter is essential.
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Planting and care
The Camellia 'Bob's Tinsie' plant grows well in full sun if the climate is favourable. However, it grows best in partial shade, protected from strong sunlight and winds. Choose cool, humus-rich, acidic, and well-drained soil in a position where it will get morning or evening sun. Plant the shrub so that the top of the root ball is covered with 3 cm of soil, and cover it with a 5 to 7 cm thick mulch of leaf compost and shredded bark in winter. Be careful of late frosts, which can damage flowers and buds. During dry periods, water the shrub to prevent the buds from dropping. It's best to plant the camellia in autumn for good root growth and better flowering in the first year. The plant can be susceptible to chlorosis and brown spots caused by burns on leaves exposed to full south, sooty mould, scale insects, and weevils.
Pruning is unnecessary, but if required, it should be done after flowering and before the emergence of new spring shoots. Most camellia hybrids cannot recover from severe pruning.
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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.
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