The camellia in the garden is one of those surprises you do not expect: elegant, tenacious and incredibly scenic, it manages to resist even the more torrid heat without losing a little bit of its charm.
Among the most appreciated plants to furnish with style, Camelia always manages to amaze. Not only because it gives spectacular blooms, but also because it adapts to different climates and contexts, passing without problems from a Zen corner to a romantic cut outside. It is said that it is delicate, yet it faces summer like few others. Just place it in the right point and give it some attention. Et voila, the garden immediately takes another turn.
And if you want to transform your green space into something that seems to have come out of a magazine, this is one of the smartest choices. In the end, two well -kept camelies are enough to change the atmosphere. You don’t need to do who knows what interventions: sometimes it is precisely the simplicity that strikes more. And then, let’s face it, those flowers seem to be hand -painted. They have a silent, almost nostalgic elegance that never tires. It is the type of plant that does not impose itself, but leaves its mark.
Why choose the camellia for the garden
Those who consider it a fragile plant perhaps do not really know it. In recent times, thanks to new selected varieties, the Camelia has shown that she knows how to do it very well even under the sun. There are specimens that continue to flourish even with 30 degrees in the shade, and without making a turn. And then he has that advantage that not everyone notes immediately: it is evergreen. He never leaves “holes” in the garden and keeps everything more orderly, richer, even out of season. Its shiny leaves are the backdrop to flowers, which can go from white to white to ruby red, passing through delicate shades of rose. Sometimes they look like real porcelain.
You don’t need to have a park: the Camelia is also comfortable in the pot, on a balcony or in a courtyard. And in certain compositions, alongside stones or natural materials, he really makes his figure. It is not uncommon to see it in the Japanese gardens, but also in the more Mediterranean ones it finds its place with elegance.
Camelia in pot or in the ground? Practical advice
Where to fix it? Nice question. Little changes in the pot or on the ground, but there are two or three things to know to make it feel good. It is not a capricious plant, but he knows how to be clear: if something does not go, it makes you understand. Just look at the leaves. If they begin to yellow or become opaque, it means that something is missing. Even the humidity of the air does its part: in the drier periods, a slight nebulization can make miracles. And then, let’s face it, seeing it open the first buds is a small joy that is worth all the care of the world:
- First of all, he loves light but cannot stand the ruthless Sun of Mezzogiorno. So better an area in half shadow.
- She likes the light soil, a little acidic and above all well drained. If the garden has too compact land, it is worth putting it in a pot.
- The water? Yes, but with judgment. The roots must not drown. Maintaining constant humidity makes all the difference.
- And finally, a light pruning after flowering: nothing complicated, just to give it a harmonious form.
For those with little space, there are the dwarf varieties. Perfect to fill an empty corner on the terrace or to give character to the entrance. If, on the other hand, the space is there, it can also become an important plant, almost a small tree.
Furnishing with camellias: style ideas and combinations
It is not just a botanical question. The camellia is one of those flowers that seriously furnish. It has an orderly bearing, it does not need to be tamed too much, and each flower is like a small picture.
In a garden with a classic taste, it works very well as a setting for a path or to create elegant symmetries. White, in particular, immediately gives the idea of order and refinement.
But even in the most modern contexts it surprises: imagine a geometric cement vase, a fire red camellia and a clear wall behind. The effect is super.
What if the atmosphere you are looking for is more romantic? No problem: alongside ancient roses, hydrangeas or even wisteria, Camelia knows how to keep its place, without stealing the scene but not even disappearing. A rare balance.
There are also those who use it to separate spaces: two well -pruned camelies and find yourself with a natural division between dining area and relaxation area. Other than dividing panels.
An ancient flower that looks to the future
There is an appearance of the camellia that often passes under trace, but which deserves attention: it is a plant with a long story. In the East it has a deep symbolic value, and in the West it has returned to fashion precisely because it combines beauty and resistance. A winning formula.
Today that we try to make the gardens more sustainable, more suitable for extreme and less demanding temperatures in terms of maintenance, Camelia carves out its space with discretion but decision.
Makes you think, no? Such an elegant flower that behaves like the most practical of shrubs. He doesn’t ask too much, but he gives a lot. And he manages to do it all year round, without pauses.
Perhaps this is precisely his secret. The camellia does not scream, it does not invade. He stands out gracefully.
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