Camellia saluenensis Autumn Jewel
Camellia saluenensis Autumn Jewel
Camellia x saluenensis 'Autumn Jewel'
Autumn Camellia, Christmas Camellia
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Description
Camellia ‘Autumn Jewel’ is a hybrid camellia whose fairly deep pink, double flowers bloom in the heart of winter. It is an elegant evergreen bush that can be used in a semi-shaded acid soil bed, a low hedge sheltered from the wind, or in a large container on a sheltered terrace. It flowers from December to March.
Botanically, ‘Autumn Jewel’ belongs to the Theaceae family. It is not a Camellia sasanqua, but a non-reticulata hybrid, originating from a sowing of Camellia saluenensis; it was registered in 2002 by Nuccio’s Nurseries (Altadena, California), a famous camellia breeder. The flower is of a formal/imbricate form, pink to salmon pink, medium-sized (approximately 8–10 cm in diameter), with numerous regular petals and no visible stamens. The flowering period runs from December to March. Its habit is bushy. In open ground, the bush can eventually reach 1.70 m in height and 1.30 m in width; in a container, its growth naturally remains smaller. The evergreen foliage is glossy and dark green. The ovate leaves with a finely toothed margin measure 5 to 10 cm in length. The root system is mostly shallow, which explains this plant's sensitivity to drought; with age, deeper roots form.
The botanical species Camellia saluenensis is native to the mountainous areas of Southwestern China (Yunnan, Salween River basin), where it grows on forest edges and in open woodlands; its hybrids with C. japonica are renowned for their floribundity and ease of cultivation in the garden.
Use ‘Autumn Jewel’ as a solitary specimen near a path or entrance, or in a low hedge against a wall facing east or north-east. On the terrace, use a 40–50 cm diameter container filled with a substrate for ericaceous plants enriched with compost.
In the garden, pair it with evergreens which are fragrant in winter, such as Sarcococca confusa, Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Tricolor’ or Daphne odora, and shade-loving perennials like evergreen ferns. You can also combine it with Camellia × williamsii ‘Donation’ with its fresh pink flowers that bloom in late winter, with varieties like ‘Jury’s Yellow’ (cream with a double centre), or ‘Setsugekka’ (very early single white) to spread out the flowering periods and vary forms and colours.
Plant habit
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Botanical data
Camellia
x saluenensis
'Autumn Jewel'
Theaceae
Autumn Camellia, Christmas Camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'Autumn Jewel', Camellia 'Autumn Jewel'
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Camellia ‘Autumn Jewel’ in a spot sheltered from cold winds, in spring or early autumn, in bright partial shade (east or north-east exposure) in an acidic (pH 5.5–6.5), humus-bearing and well-drained soil. In heavy soil, plant it on a mound and mix in ericaceous soil or bark compost with a little coarse sand; dig a wide rather than deep hole, position the collar at soil level, water with rainwater and mulch to a depth of 5 to 7 cm (pine bark) to retain moisture. Avoid direct morning sun in winter, as this can damage the buds and flowers when there is a frost. Water regularly in the first year, and especially in summer (bud formation period), without waterlogging the soil; after flowering, apply a slow-release fertiliser specially formulated for acid-loving shrubs.
In a pot, choose a container with a minimum diameter of 40–50 cm, with drainage holes in the bottom and a drainage layer (clay pebbles). Fill with an ericaceous substrate enriched with mature compost, water with non-calcareous water, turn the pot twice a year and repot every 2–3 years.
This camellia is hardy down to approximately −12 °C in the ground and in a protected situation; protect the base with a good mulch and avoid waterlogged soils in winter.
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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).
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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.