Classic Camellia - Camellia japonica Sweet Olive
Classic Camellia - Camellia japonica Sweet Olive
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Classic Camellia - Camellia japonica Sweet Olive
Olivia L. • 78 FR
Classic Camellia - Camellia japonica Sweet Olive
Camellia japonica Sweet Olive
Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter
Planted in a pot for about two and a half years, it has grown well, with beautiful shiny green foliage, but few flowers so far.
Jean-Françoise, 23/06/2025
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Description
The Camellia 'Sweet Olive' is a lovely variety of Camellia japonica with imbricate flowers that is quite rare in the horticultural trade. Of medium stature, forming a beautiful rounded bush, it is adorned with delightful little perfectly formed double flowers, with a deep pink colour on the periphery, contrasting with an almost white centre. They bloom in early spring on a beautiful dark and glossy evergreen foliage, very ornamental. A decoration for the garden or terrace from the first beautiful days!
The 'Sweet Olive' Camellia, obtained in Australia in 1990, belongs to the family of tea plants, just like its ancestor, Camellia japonica. It is a bushy and erect shrub, with deep rooting, which will reach approximately 1.40m (4.6ft) in height and 1m in width at 10 years old. In March-April, it produces an abundance of small double flowers, with silky petals, regularly arranged in successive layers like scales. With a deep and warm pink colour on the periphery of the corolla, they display a beautiful gradient of pink that fades almost to white in the centre of the flower. In this type of camellia flower, the stamens are never visible. Its evergreen foliage is composed of large elliptical leaves, 10 to 12cm (4.7in) long, leathery, dark green and glossy on the upper side. Although this shrub is hardy down to -14°C (6.8°F) in open ground, its flowering may be compromised by snow, icy wind, and temperatures below -5°C (23°F).
The 'Sweet Olive' Japanese Camellia prefers mild and humid climates and thrives better in coastal regions, in acid, humus-rich, and well-drained soil. In terms of exposure, it will tolerate full sun in favourable climates, such as in Atlantic regions, but it will give its best in partial shade, protected from scorching sun and sheltered from strong winds. In the garden, you can plant it, for example, in a shrub bed, along with other acid-loving plants like Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Cornus Kousa, Japanese maples, or even Kalmia Latifolia. But it would be a shame to drown this delightful 'Sweet Olive' variety in a jumble of foliage or flowers. It deserves a special place, near the entrance of the house, or in a beautiful pot on the terrace, to be protected in winter in very cold climates.
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Camellia
japonica
Sweet Olive
Theaceae
Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Camellia 'Sweet Olive' tolerates full sun in favourable climates, such as in Atlantic regions, but it performs best in partial shade, protected from scorching sun and sheltered from strong winds. Plant it in a fertile, humus-rich, acidic, and well-drained soil. The shrub should not be planted too deeply, with the top of the root ball covered by 3cm (1.2in). In winter, cover it with a 5 to 7cm (2.8in) 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 shrub to prevent bud drop. It is recommended to plant the camellia in autumn to promote proper rooting and better flowering from the first year. Possible diseases include chlorosis caused by excess chalk, brown spots caused by sunburn on south-facing leaves, sooty mould, scale insects, and weevils.
Pruning is not necessary, and if done, it should be carried out shortly after flowering, before the emergence of new spring shoots, and sparingly. 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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