Camellia japonica Coquetti
Camellia japonica Coquetti
Camellia japonica Coquetti
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Thierry P.
Camellia japonica Coquetti
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Camellia japonica Coquetti
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Camellia japonica Coquetti
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Camellia japonica Coquetti
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Camellia japonica Coquetti
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Camellia japonica Coquetti
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Camellia japonica Coquetti
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Camellia japonica Coquetti
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Camellia japonica Coquetti
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Camellia japonica Coquetti
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Camellia japonica Coquetti
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Camellia japonica Coquetti
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Camellia japonica Coquetti
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Camellia japonica Coquetti
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Camellia japonica Coquetti
Camellia japonica Coquetti
Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter
A very beautiful plant, placed in a spot that should suit it well. I'm looking forward to spring's return to see it become splendid!
Sego, 09/12/2025
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Description
Camellia 'Coquetti' perfectly embodies the Japanese Camellia of a gardeners' imagination. This ancient French variety, a timeless classic, offers large double flowers in perfect rosettes of intense red, on a dense foliage of dark green and glossy leaves. Its dazzling flowering is rather late for a Japanese Camellia, blooming from March to May on a sturdy and vigorously growing bush. It is a reliable choice, very beautiful in a pot on a terrace, and always highly appreciated in gardens with mild and humid climates.
Camellia 'Coquetti', introduced in France around 1839 and awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society in 1956, belongs to the family of Theaceae. It is a branching shrub with a bushy and rounded habit, which will reach approximately 2.25 m (7 ft) in height and 1.75 m (6 ft) in width at maturity (after 15 to 20 years) depending on the growing conditions. From March to May, it produces very large rounded flower buds. They open into perfectly formed flowers measuring 10 to 11 cm (3 to 4 in) in diameter, composed of numerous broad and rounded petals, regularly overlapping, of intense red, slightly smaller and darker at the heart of the flower. Under certain climatic conditions the flowers may be incompletely double and show some yellow stamens. The foliage is evergreen, the large elliptical leaves measure 8 cm (3 in) in length by 4.5 cm (2 in) in width. They are tough, finely dentate at the edges, dark green and glossy on the upper side. While this shrub is hardy down to -15°C (5 °F) in the ground, its flower buds can be destroyed by snow, freezing winds and temperatures below -5°C (23 °F).
Camellia 'Coquetti' prefers rather mild and humid climates and thrives in coastal regions, in acidic, humus-rich and well-drained soil. It will tolerate exposure to full, not-too-strong 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. In the garden it works well in a shrub border, together with other acid-loving plants such as Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Cornus Kousa or Kalmia Latifolia. However, to fully enjoy this timeless and elegant variety, find it a special site near the entrance of the house, or in a beautiful pot on a terrace (to be stored indoors during winter in colder climates).
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Camellia
japonica
Coquetti
Theaceae
Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Camellia japonica 'Coquetti' tolerates full sun, provided it is not scorching, in a favourable climate. However it performs best in partial shade or shade, protected from intense sunlight and sheltered from strong winds. Plant in a moist, 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 mulch composed of leaf compost and shredded bark. Beware of late frosts that can damage the flowers and buds. During dry periods, water the bush to prevent the dropping of flower buds. It is recommended to plant camellias in autumn to promote good root growth and better flowering during the first year. Possible diseases include chlorosis caused by excessive limestone, brown spots caused by sunburn on south-facing leaves, sooty mould, scale insects, and weevils.
Camellias tolerate container cultivation well; their root system forms a dense but not extensive network of root hairs. Repotting annually into a slightly larger pot is sufficient. Regularly fertilise your potted camellia and water it preferably with non-calcareous water. If the water in your region is chalky, add a teaspoon of sequestering iron to the water 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 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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