Camellia japonica San Dimas
Camellia japonica San Dimas
Camellia japonica San Dimas
Camellia japonica San Dimas
Camellia japonica San Dimas
Camellia japonica San dimas
Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter
Very pretty, magnificent flowers
Michelle , 21/03/2026
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Description
Camellia 'San Dimas' is an old variety of Japanese camellia with a compact and erect habit, remarkable for its late winter flowering of vibrant red, enhanced by its glossy dark green foliage. Its flowers are semi-double, velvety poppy red, and arranged around a large heart of golden stamens. The modest size, tidy habit, and vibrant colour of this evergreen camellia allow it to be grown in a large pot on the terrace or balcony for many years, bringing much cheer to the surroundings of the house while the garden is still dormant.
Camellia 'San Dimas', obtained in 1966 in California and awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society, belongs to the family Theaceae, like its ancestor the Camellia japonica. It is a compact and erect bush with deep rooting, which will reach about 1m (3 ft 4 in) in height and 80cm (32 in) in spread at 10 years old. From February to April it is covered with semi-double flowers, quite large with silky petals, which really resemble poppies and have numerous yellow stamens. Its evergreen foliage is composed of large elliptical leaves, 10 to 12cm (4.7 in) long, leathery, dark green and glossy on the upper surface. While this shrub is hardy down to -15°C (5 °F) in the ground, its flowering may be compromised by snow, icy winds, and temperatures below -5°C (23 °F).
The 'San Dimas' Japanese Camellia thrives in mild and humid climates and flourishes in coastal regions, in acidic, humus-rich and well-drained soil. It will tolerate full sun in favourable climates, but it is in partial shade, protected from scorching sun and sheltered from strong winds, that it will give its best. It can be planted e.g. in a shrub bed, alongside other acid-loving plants like Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Cornus Kousa, or Kalmia Latifolia. But it would be a shame to drown this 'San Dimas' variety in a tangle of foliage or flowers. It deserves a special place, near the entrance of the house or in a beautiful pot on the terrace, to be stored away in winter in cold climates.
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Camellia
japonica
San dimas
Theaceae
Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Camellia 'San Dimas' 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.
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.
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