Camellia japonica Paul Sérusier
Camellia japonica Paul Sérusier
Camellia japonica Paul Sérusier
Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter
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Description
Camellia x reticulata 'Paul Sérusier', selected in Brittany by Roger Salaün in 2008, is a superb variety of Japanese camellia that is both vigorous and floriferous. Its flower is very large, mostly semi-double, and of a bright pink colour. With a beautiful upright habit and rapid growth, this camellia can be planted in borders, hedges, or even in a large pot on the terrace. Its elegant foliage remains beautiful throughout the year, and its flowering, which takes place in the middle of the Japanese camellia season, lasts for several weeks in spring. It is a very beautiful bush for gardens with mild and humid climates.
The Camellia 'Paul Sérusier' belongs to the Theaceae family, like its ancestor Camellia reticulata. The latter has passed on its upright habit, large leaves, vigour, and large flowers. It is a fast-growing shrub for a camellia, reaching about 1.50 m (5 ft) in height and 1 m (3 ft) in width after 10 years. At maturity, after 15 to 20 years, it can measure about 2.30 m (7-8 ft) in height and 1.25 m (4 ft) in width, depending on the growing conditions. Between April and May it produces dozens of cup-shaped flowers, 13 to 15 cm (6 in) in diameter and 4 cm (1.6 in) deep, perfectly formed, composed of firm, wide, and rounded petals of a bright pink colour. The centre of the corolla is occupied by yellow stamens. The flower falls off completely when it fades, giving the shrub a consistently tidy appearance. The foliage, evergreen throughout the year, consists of large elliptical leaves, 12-15 cm (6 in) long and 5-7 cm (3 in) wide, leathery, finely toothed at the edges, dark green, and slightly glossy on the upper side. While this shrub is hardy down to -10/-12°C in the ground, its flower buds can be destroyed by snow, icy winds, and temperatures below -5°C.
Camellia japonica 'Paul Sérusier' prefers rather mild and humid climates and thrives in coastal regions, in acidic, humus-rich, and well-drained soil. It will tolerate non-scorching sun in favourable climates but will give its best in partial shade or even shade, protected from intense sunlight and sheltered from strong winds. It can be planted e.g. in a shrub border, alongside other acid-loving plants such as Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Cornus Kousa, or Kalmia Latifolia. That said 'Paul Sérusier', with its undeniable elegance, deserves a special place near the entrance of the house, or in a beautiful pot on the terrace, to be stored indoors during winter in very cold climates.
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Plant habit
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Foliage
Botanical data
Camellia
japonica
Paul Sérusier
Theaceae
Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Camellia Paul Sérusier tolerates full, non-scorching sunlight in favourable (e.g. mild coastal) climates, but it thrives in partial shade or shade, protected from intense sunlight and sheltered from strong winds. Plant in a fresh, 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 it with a 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3 in) thick layer of mulch composed of leaf compost and shredded bark. Beware of late frosts that can damage the flowers and buds. Water during dry periods to prevent the bush dropping its flower buds. It is recommended to plant camellias in autumn to promote good root development and better flowering from the first year. Possible diseases include chlorosis caused by excess limestone, brown spots caused by burns on leaves exposed to full south, sooty mould, scale insects, and weevils.
Camellias tolerate container cultivation well, their root system forming a dense but shallow network of root hairs. Annual repotting in a slightly larger pot is sufficient. Regularly feed your potted camellia and preferably water it with non-chalky water. If the water in your region is limestone-rich, add a teaspoon of sequestered iron to the watering can every 3 months, from spring to autumn.
Pruning is not necessary but if required should be done sparingly just after flowering, before the emergence of new spring shoots. Most camellia hybrids do not recover from hard pruning.
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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).
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 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.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.