{"product_id":"surprise-camellia-camellia-surprise","title":"Surprise Camellia - Camellia 'Surprise'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSurprise Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Surprise') is a mixed selection of vigorous evergreen camellias that grow 2m to 5m tall and wide and flower from late autumn through winter to spring. Our grower chooses which named variety goes in each tube, so the flower colour, white, pink or red, is a genuine surprise. It suits hedges, screens, espaliers and large pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA mystery variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each plant is a named camellia from our grower's range, so you will not know the colour and flower form until it blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers appear from late autumn through winter into spring, either single with a golden centre or full and rounded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong and evergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e A strong-growing shrub or small tree that keeps its leaves all year and does a good job of screening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows across most of the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most of the range are sasanquas, which do well in humid gardens and also suit the drier southern states.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellias are not considered toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedges and screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a flowering hedge. Flower colour and growth rate may vary from plant to plant, so it suits a relaxed, mixed look more than a strictly uniform one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEspaliers and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellias train well flat against a wall or fence, which suits narrow side passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mystery camellia in a big container makes a pleasant surprise on a patio or courtyard once it flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Surprise Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It likes sun for part of the day, morning or afternoon, with some shade, and protection from strong wind and exposed sites. Once established it should cope with an overnight frost. It does well in most regions, except the tropical top end, the red centre and snowfields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It wants free draining soil that is neutral to acid and enriched with organic matter. A potting mix rich in humus, added at planting time, is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well, particularly through summer when next season's buds form. Fertilise in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering. A late prune removes next season's buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Surprise Camellia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. The variety is chosen by our grower, so we cannot tell you the flower colour or form in advance. Choose it for hedges and screens where a mix is fine, and choose a named camellia if you want one specific colour. Plants travel upright and settle within a couple of weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003eSee every camellia we grow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003eCamellia bushes: varieties, growing and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to create a great hedge and keep it sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I choose the flower colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The variety is chosen by our grower, and flowers may be white, pink or red, single or fully double. If you need a specific colour, buy a named camellia instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it make a good hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Planted 1m apart it forms a screen, and a mixed planting gives a patchwork of winter colour. Flower colour and growth may vary between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat soil does it want?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree draining soil that is neutral to acid and rich in organic matter. Add a humus-rich potting mix at planting, and mulch well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787186176319,"sku":"CAM-HYB-SURPRI-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/surprise-camellia-camellia-surprise.jpg?v=1792150766","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/surprise-camellia-camellia-surprise","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}