Camellia japonica Traverso
Camellia japonica Traverso
Camellia japonica Traverso
Camellia japonica Traverso
Camellia japonica Traverso
Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter
Beautiful plant, but the flowers do not match the photos at all. They are carmine red and plain, instead of being pink and white striped. I had to move the plant because I had planted it in a pink border.
Sophie , 05/03/2026
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Description
Camellia japonica 'Traverso' is a variety famous for its large multicoloured flowers, pink with cream-pink stripes and marbled with carmine! This bush has the advantage of offering early flowering and evergreen foliage of dark green, ornamental all year round. It develops a compact and dense upright habit of small size that is perfect for gardens with limited space, and for pot cultivation. Quite hardy and low maintenance, it is an easy-to-grow bush in all non-scorching sites, as long as it can enjoy moist, well-drained, neutral to acid soil.
The 'Traverso' Camellia is an older horticultural creation, probably Italian, dating from the 1900s. It belongs to the family of Theaceae, just like its ancestor the Camellia japonica. It is a bush with an upright, compact and dense habit that reaches about 2 m (6 to 7 ft) in height and 1.5 m (5 ft) in width. From February to early April it produces floral buds that open into large flowers, 7 to 10 cm (3 to 4 in) in diameter, perfectly formed, composed of 40 firm, wide and rounded petals overlapping in a rosette, arranged in 9 to 10 rows. The petals in the centre of the corolla gradually reduce. The evergreen foliage is composed of large elliptical leaves, 8-9 cm (3-3.5 in) long and 4.5 cm (2 in) wide, leathery, finely dentate along the edges, dark green and slightly glossy on the upper side. While this bush is hardy down to -15°C in open ground, its floral buds can be destroyed by snow, icy wind, and temperatures below -5°C (23 °F).
The 'Traverso' Japanese Camellia prefers mild and humid climates and thrives in coastal regions, in acidic, humus-rich, and well-drained soil. It will tolerate a sunny but not scorching site in favourable climates, but it is in partial shade or even shade, protected from intense sunlight and sheltered from strong winds, that it will perform best. Plant out in the garden in e.g. a shrub border, along with other acid-loving plants such as Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Cornus Kousa, or even Kalmia Latifolia. The large variegated flowers and elegantly glossy foliage of 'Traverso' merit being planted near the entrance of the house or in a beautiful pot on the terrace, to be stored indoors in very cold climates during winter.
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Planting and care
Camellia japonica 'Traverso' accepts full, non-scorching sunlight in favourable (e.g. mild coastal) climates, but it performs best in partial shade or shade, protected from intense sunlight and sheltered from strong winds. Plant in a cool, 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 crushed bark. Beware of late frosts that can damage the flowers and buds. Water during dry periods to prevent the bush dropping flower buds. It is recommended to plant camellias in autumn to promote proper 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
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.
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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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