Camellia's are one of the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery's real specialisms. At the last count we were offering 240 different varieties, some in more than one size.

Most of our range is in 2 litre pots, about 45-60cm tall, priced at £7.50. There are some varieties in 5 litre pots, about 75-90cm, priced at £17.50 and some in 35 litre pots, 1.5-2m tall, at £89.95.

The flowering season for Camellias starts in the autumn with the sasanqua varieties, many of which are scented. The earliest japonica and x williamsii hybrids start flowering in late December or early January and carry on until May. Most varieties are in flower for 4 to 8 weeks though some newer varieties, notably 'Takanini', have a much longer season.

Camellias need soil on the acid side of neutral and most will grow happily in sun or shade. In full sun they will need a good root run free of competition or they will become stressed and the leaves turn yellow. Generally they flower more freely in good light.