Growing Camellias in South Central Texas
The belief that the camellia is a plant requiring continual and specific maintenance and care is erroneous. They are no more difficult to grow than any other woody landscape plant. While the cost of camellias is somewhat higher than other species, this is largely due to the slower growth rate and shipping costs from growing centers in the Gulf ...
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The Language of Flowers - PLANTanswers
The Language of Flowers. As every flower lover knows, flowers have a language of their own. Every sentiment is expressed in one form or another by these fragile blooms and as a leading psychologist states..."FLOWERS ARE A PERFECT REPLICA OF HUMAN LIFE"--
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Camellia (White) You’re Adorable. Calla Lily. Feminine Beauty. Candytuft. Indifference. Cape Jessamine ...
OUTSTANDING LANDSCAPE PLANTS FOR NORTHEAST TEXAS
Camellia - Camellia japonica, C. sasanqua; partial sun; evergreen; hundreds of varieties; Sasanqua varieties bloom early winter, often escaping freeze, while Japanese camellias bloom mid to late winter and often suffer bloom damage unless in a protected location; 4' - 5' wide
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Camellia diseases include die back (causing stem cankers and the death of branches), petal blight (affecting the flowers), and occasionally root rot problems. A common occurrence in shade is algal leaf spot; a scruffy substance on the upper surface of the leaves that is unsightly but not harmful to the plant.
Azalea, Camellia, and Gardenia Varieties for San Antonio
Azalea, Camellia, and Gardenia Varieties for San Antonio. Information provided courtesy of Fanick's Garden Center Inc. 1025 Holmgreen Rd., San Antonio , Texas 78220, Phone: 210 - 648 - 1303. Here is our list of azaleas that grow well in San Antonio. Some of the azaleas can be used in the Hill Country without freeze damage.
House Plants
Camellia Cast-iron plant * Chrysanthemum Citrus (grapefruit, lemon, orange) Creeping fig Daffodil, narcissus Easter lily * Euonymus japonica (spindle tree) Ivy * Hyacinth Hydrangea Japanese aralia Jasmine Jerusalem cherry Miniature rose Mock orange Norfolk Island pine Persian violet Primrose Tulip Tree Ivy Wandering Jew
Medium to Large Shrubs - plantanswers.com
Camellia sasanqua: 10-15 ft. x 3-5 ft.-sun or shade-readily pruned-well-drained soil-medium-fast growing evergreen-white, pink, dark rose flowers in Oct., Nov. or Dec. depending on variety-very attractive-good dense, tall upright hedge-gets various scale and white fly insects and die-back disease; Popcorn, Bridal Wreath Spirea: Spirea ...
Small Shrubs - plantanswers.com
Camellia sasanqua.-semi- or partial shade (but will grow in full sun)-prefers acid soil-many good varieties-fall and winter flowering. Holly Fern: Cyrtomium falcatum: 18 in.-shade-cool, well-drained soil-hardy evergreen fern-slow growth-very good pot plant. Dwarf Junipers: Several varieties.-sun-well-drained soil-low and compact