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Camellia japonica still in bloom! Posted by Fred SC on February 2, 2025, 6:18 pm Dorothy’s Surprise is still blooming after two months. The nights in 20’s killed open bloom but there are still hundreds or more buds to open. One opened today . Here are two pics, one of open bloom and one with some unopened buds. https://i.ibb.co/DHggQ8yL/IMG-6096.jpg https://i.ibb.co/0Ndcqds/IMG-6097.jpg

Re: Camellia japonica still in bloom! Posted by Alvin, z6 on February 2, 2025, 11:25 pm, in reply to "Camellia japonica still in bloom!" Fred, Dorothy's Surprise continues her beautiful show. Those arctic blasts that occur in winter, helps those with winter-blooming Camellias, in the ground, bloom for extended periods, they ordinarily would not, if milder temps were continuous. How many Camellias do you have, on your property? I think remember you showing a sasanqua, in fall.

Re: Camellia japonica still in bloom! Posted by Nick z7b Md on February 3, 2025, 6:15 am, in reply to "Camellia japonica still in bloom!" My C. Jap (Yule tide) blooms froze . the 5 degree night with some wind froze many of my Trach fronds too. Some completely even though they were sprayed with wilt proof and covered with frost covers. The only one that did well was a small T Wag with an insulated bucket covering it

Re: Camellia japonica still in bloom! Posted by Fred SC on February 3, 2025, 7:43 am, in reply to "Re: Camellia japonica still in bloom!" You are right, Alvin, the arctic blasts do prolong the blooming period. I have only 2 Camellias: one japonica and one sasanqua.

R, yay!!! Posted by Fred SC on February 3, 2025, 7:50 am, in reply to "Re: Camellia japonica still in bloom!" Sorry, Nick, your Yuletide bud were all frozen. I had a Yuletide at my old place. I do love that Canellia. Sorry your Trachy suffered in the Arctic blast. Hopefully it recovers for you. it was a colder winter here than normal but still remained a zone 8b. I thing Trachy wagnerianus are much hardier than reputed to be. I am glad yours did well. Spring is near, yay!!!

Re: Camellia japonica still in bloom! Posted by Keith N. IL on February 3, 2025, 3:59 pm, in reply to "Camellia japonica still in bloom!" It’s great that you will be able to enjoy for some time.

Re: Camellia japonica still in bloom! Posted by Fred SC on February 3, 2025, 4:27 pm, in reply to "Re: Camellia japonica still in bloom!" Thanks, Keith. With temps in 60’s snd 70’s this week, buds should open for sure!

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