Camellia Paradise Illumination
Camellia Paradise Illumination
Camellia Paradise Illumination
Camellia x reticulata 'Parillumination' Paradise Illumination
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Description
Camellia ‘Illumination’, a hybrid camellia marketed under the name 'Paradise Illumination', combines a very colourful late flowering with a distinctly fastigiate, compact habit. Its double flowers, reminiscent of deep pink peonies, stand out beautifully against its glossy, dark green foliage. This evergreen bush can be used as a standalone specimen near an entrance, as a low hedge, or in a large pot on a patio sheltered from cold winds. It is well-suited to small gardens.
Belonging to the Theaceae family, the ‘Illumination’ cultivar is a hybrid of Camellia reticulata. It is also found under the commercial name Camellia sasanqua ‘Parillumination’. Selected by the Paradise Plants Nursery (Kulnura, New South Wales, Australia), it was developed by Bob Cherry and registered in the 1990s. The "Paradise" series comprises cultivars selected for their long flowering period, good sun tolerance, and a habit suited to small gardens, low hedges, and container cultivation.
The 'Paradise Illumination' camellia is both bushy and upright, very dense from the base, and distinctly narrow. The shrub has short, very leafy branches. At maturity, it reaches approximately 2 m in height and 1.50 m–2 m in spread when planted in the ground. Some specimens may exceed 2 m in mild climates. The evergreen leaves are leathery, ovate to elliptical, and measure 5 to 8 cm in length. They are glossy, dark green with a finely toothed margin. The root system is clumping and shallow, forming many fine rootlets sensitive to waterlogging and chalky soils. Flowering occurs from February to April and is particularly abundant. The fully double, 8 to 10 cm diameter flowers are composed of thick petals; the corolla is a purplish-pink to reddish-violet.
In the garden, position this Illumination camellia in a non-chalky, humus-bearing soil, sheltered from cold winds, in gentle sun. It is perfect in an informal or clipped hedge, in a border, or in a container 40–60 cm in diameter. In an acidic soil border, pair it with Japanese azaleas ('Koromo Shikibu' mauve or 'White Prince' blush white), which flower after it. You can also plant it in front of a fine-leaved Japanese maple (Acer palmatum ‘Katsura’ or ‘Sangokaku’). A few winter heathers (Erica carnea) at its base will cover the ground without competing with its shallow roots.
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Flowering
Foliage
Botanical data
Camellia
x reticulata
'Parillumination' Paradise Illumination
Theaceae
Camellia sasanqua PARADISE ILLUMINATION, Camellia 'Paradise Illumination', Camellia 'Parillumination'
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Camellia 'Parillumination' tolerates full sun in favourable, mild oceanic climates, but it will be at its best in partial shade, protected from scorching sun and especially 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 mould and shredded bark. Beware of late frosts, which can damage the flowers and buds. During dry periods, water the bush 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 are: chlorosis caused by excess lime, brown spots caused by scorch on leaves in full south exposure, 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).
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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.