Camellia Nicky Crisp
Camellia Nicky Crisp
Camellia Nicky Crisp
Camellia Nicky Crisp
Camellia Nicky Crisp
Camellia pitardii var. pitardii × japonica 'Nicky Crisp'
Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter
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Description
Camellia 'Nicky Crisp' is a hybrid camellia with semi-double flowers in a pastel pink shade and a heart of clearly visible golden stamens. They are beautifully set off by its very dark green foliage. It is a compact, charming variety with early flowering, well-suited to small gardens and container cultivation.
A member of the Theaceae family, Camellia ‘Nicky Crisp’ is a hybrid cultivar derived from C. japonica and C. pitardii var. pitardii. It was selected in New Zealand by Mrs A. B. Durrant (Rotorua) in the early 1970s.
The shrub is bushy, dense and naturally upright, and its growth is rather slow. In the ground, a mature plant measures approximately 1.50 to 2 m in height with a spread of 1 to 1.50 m; in a container, expect 1.50 to 1.70 m. The leaves are evergreen, leathery, elliptical to ovate, 7 to 9 cm long and 3-4 cm wide. They are a dark, almost matte green, finely toothed on the edges, borne on short petioles. The young shoots are brown-grey, and the bark remains smooth for many years. The root system is clumping and fibrous, very shallow, sensitive to compaction and summer drought.
The flowering period is from late February to April, depending on the climate. The flowers first open in a cup shape, then flatten slightly; they are borne almost horizontally on the shoot. They are semi-double, composed of two or three rows of petals; their diameter ranges between 8 and 11 cm. The rounded and quite broad petals have a satiny texture, slightly crinkled edges and a tiny apical notch; they are overlapping, but not too much, and reveal a cluster of bright yellow stamens. They are very pale pink, tinged with lavender, which can be slightly deeper in the bud and on the reverse, then lightens upon opening. Each flower lasts a few days, the entire corolla detaching at the end of its life. This camellia is hardy to around -12 to -15 °C in well-drained soil and a sheltered position.
Camellia 'Nicky Crisp' is a plant suitable for a mild oceanic climate. Plant it in partial shade, to the east or north-west, protected from cold winds. Provide it with an acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5), humus-bearing, moist but well-drained; in chalky soil, cultivate it in a large pot 50 cm in diameter filled with ericaceous soil and water with rainwater. In a border, combine it with other acid-loving shrubs: Pieris japonica ‘Valley Valentine’ (red spring flowering), Japanese Azalea 'Elsie Lee' (double lilac flowers in May), Fothergilla (x) intermedia ' Mount Airy' for its autumn foliage. Also pair it with wild camellias, which flower from winter until early spring.
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Botanical data
Camellia
pitardii var. pitardii × japonica
'Nicky Crisp'
Theaceae
Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Camellia 'Nicky Crisp' tolerates sun in favourable climates, such as in humid and less sunny regions, but it will perform best in partial shade, protected from scorching sun and sheltered from strong winds. Plant it in moist, humus-bearing, acidic, and well-drained soil. Do not plant the shrub too deeply; the top of the root ball should be covered by 3 cm. In winter, cover it with a 5 to 7 cm thick mulch formed of leaf compost and shredded bark. Beware of late frosts, which can damage the flowers and buds. During dry periods, water the shrub to prevent bud drop. It is best to plant the camellia in autumn to encourage good rooting and better flowering from the first year. Possible diseases include: chlorosis caused by excess lime, brown spots caused by scorching on leaves in full sun, sooty mould, scale insects, and vine weevils.
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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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