There are countless varieties and hybrids of the camellia, which belongs to the tea plant family, and their flowering times vary considerably due to breeding. There are varieties that flower as early as September or October, while others only open their buds in May.
Camelia Sasanqua blooms well into winter
In order for the beautiful flowers to show up at all, the sensitive camellia needs good care and a suitable location with the right mix of sun and shade. If this plant does not feel well, then the buds will not open, turn brown or fall off prematurely.
The flowering period of some camellia varieties:
- Camelia sasanqua: small white to dark pink flowers, September to December
- 'Winter's Joy': semi-double light pink flowers from November to December
- "Winter's Snowman": snow-white flowers from December to January
- "Adolphe Audusson": dark red flowers from January
- 'Spring Festival': salmon-pink to pink flowers, lighter in the center, from the end of January, beginning of February
- "April Dawn": white-pink mottled flowers from February to April
- "Barbara Morgan": wavy red flowers, from February
- "Erebo": rich red, large flowers, from March
Can I somehow influence the flowering time?
In order for a camellia to flower at all, it needs a cold period with temperatures below 10 °C to 15 °C. Bud formation often begins shortly after flowering, but is then spurred on by the cold. However, it is also important to have a constant supply of water and nutrients.
Later or longer cold periods can delay flowering a little. However, very few varieties are hardy. Therefore, make sure you have adequate protection against frost or overwinter your camellia frost-free.
tips
The camellia is not just a houseplant. If it is permanently in the living room, then it will not bloom.