Re: camellia

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I have a private greenhouse client with two large Camellias.  They're about 7-8 feet tall so we don't move them in and out and it's a cool greenhouse (winter temps at about 50F).  Camellias do well in containers and I don't see any problem moving them in and out with the season (if size allows) but they'll need a winter rest of some kind.  Sitting in a dry, heated living room at 72F all winter would be problematic. If you have a place to overwinter Clivias and Cymbidiums, that would also be good for Camellias.  Hey!  They all begin with C.

LN

On Apr 21, 2013, at 9:06 AM, Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp wrote:

> I have a reader asking about camellia...I've never seen this plant in the Indianapolis area wholesale or retail nurseries or garden centers. I don't think I've seen it as a houseplant.
> 
> Does anyone know if there's a hardy variety for USDA Zones 5 or 6? Monrovia has several hardy in USDA 7, but couldn't find any for colder zones.
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> Has anyone ever grown them as houseplants? I figure you could move then outdoors in summer, but are there any other considerations?
> 
> Thanks for your help.
> 
> jems
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