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Camellia '1001 Summer Nights' Jasmine

Transform your garden with the Camellia '1001 Summer Nights' Jasmine, a remarkable evergreen shrub bred by expert horticulturists in China. This variety delivers year-round structure and beauty, with glossy green leaves and show-stopping, jasmine-scented flowers that fill your summer evenings with fragrance.

Why Choose Camellia '1001 Summer Nights' Jasmine?

• Botanical Excellence: Part of the Camellia genus, this hybrid is renowned for its robust growth and reliable flowering.
• Long-Lasting Blooms: Enjoy a profusion of exotic, star-shaped flowers from late spring through summer.
• All-Season Interest: Evergreen foliage ensures your garden stays vibrant even in winter months.

Growing Guide

• Sun/Shade: Prefers partial shade but tolerates full sun if kept moist.
• Soil: Thrives in acidic, well-drained soil; use ericaceous compost for best results.
• Hardiness: Suited to UK gardens (typically hardy in USDA zones 7–9).

Planting & Care Tips

• Planting Time: Best planted in autumn or early spring when soil is workable.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells.
• Feeding: Apply ericaceous fertiliser in early spring to encourage healthy growth and abundant blooms.
• Pruning: Minimal pruning needed; remove spent flowers and dead wood after flowering.

Design Ideas & Companions

• Create a lush border by pairing with rhododendrons, azaleas, or ferns that share similar soil needs.
• Add to patio containers for a fragrant summer display near seating areas.
• Makes an elegant specimen shrub or a backdrop in mixed beds.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant?
  The ideal planting times are autumn or early spring when the ground is workable and not frozen.
• How fast does it grow?
  This camellia grows at a moderate rate, typically adding up to 30cm per year under good conditions.
• What type of soil does it prefer?
  This variety thrives in acidic, well-drained soils. Use ericaceous compost if planting in containers or alkaline soils.