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Camellia Bettys Beauty

Camellia Betty's Beauty
Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter

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Three beautiful branches, well leafy. Good

Alain, 14/03/2023

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Value-for-money
A beautiful variety with semi-double flowers in the form of a white peony edged with pink, in bloom from February to April.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Evergreen shrub with a bushy habit, Betty's Beauty is a Camellia variety with white petals edged in pink and shiny dark green leaves.

Camellia Betty's Beauty is a particularly remarkable bush, of medium size: it will reach approximately 1.20 m (4 ft) in height and 1 m (3 ft) in width, and it has peony-like flowers with a diameter of 10 cm, semi-double, white edged in pink, with a bouquet of yellow stamens in the centre. It flowers generously and quite early, from February to April. Its dark green leaves are oval-shaped, measuring from 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in) in length, and are evergreen.

Hardy down to -15°C, Camellia Betty's Beauty likes a light, humus-rich soil, preferably acidic as it is an acid-loving plant. Pure ericaceous soil is not recommended, but adding leaf compost is greatly appreciated. Avoid poorly drained areas. Limestone is the main enemy of camellias. In humid and mild climates they can tolerate all exposures, but in dry and very sunny climates it is best to plant them in partial shade or shade. Camellias appreciate a site sheltered from strong winds and spring frosts. Planting at the base of a wall or fence generally yields good results.

To keep it company, you can plant it in a bed with other ericaceous plants such as rhododendrons and azaleas, hydrangeas, viburnums. Or it can stand alone on a short grass meadow, in a pot on a terrace, or in the shade of tall trees.

The name Camellia was given to the plant in 1735 by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus, in tribute to Georg Josef Kamel (Latinized as "Camellus"), an apothecary in the service of the Jesuits in the Philippines in the late 17th century.

Camellia Betty's Beauty originates from the USA in 1976, selected by F. Moore from West Covina, California.

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Camellia Bettys Beauty (Flowering) Flowering
Camellia Bettys Beauty (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time February to April
Flower size 10 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Camellia

Cultivar

Betty's Beauty

Family

Theaceae

Other common names

Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference7816771

Planting and care

Camellia Betty's Beauty can be placed in a fairly shady spot, sheltered from cold and drying winds. You can grow it in full sun, if the roots remain cool. Plant it 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 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 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 development and better flowering during the first year. Possible diseases include chlorosis caused by excessive limestone, brown spots caused by sunburn on leaves exposed to full south, sooty mould, scale insects, and vine weevils.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, humus-rich and light

Care

Pruning instructions Pruning is not necessary. If required it should be done sparingly, just after flowering, before the emergence of new spring shoots. Most camellia hybrids do not recover from severe pruning.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time May to June
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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