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syn: Souvenir de Madame Colette van Wassenhove

Camellia japonica Powder Puff

$15.00

Camellia japonica ‘Powder Puff’ is a compact, upright evergreen shrub prized for its double, peony-form, creamy-white blooms with ruffled centers. It flowers from midwinter through late spring, contrasting beautifully against stiff, leathery, glossy dark-green foliage. It typically reaches 1.5 to 2.5 meters in height and spread.

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Griffiths, 1952, American Camellia Yearbook, p.48 as an example of a commercial synonym for Souvenir de Madame Colette van Wassenhove. American Camellia Yearbook, 1960, p.205, Reg. No.513: A 12 year old chance seedling that first flowered 1965. Originated by Alpha M. Hartman, San Fernando, California, USA. Plant growth is average with mid-green leaves 7.5 cm x 5 cm. The white, peony form flowers are 5 cm across x 3.7 cm deep with 10 petals and 139 petaloids, no stamens. Blooms mid-season to late. See colour photo New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, 1979, vol.XI, No.2, between pp.16-17.

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Last Updated on July 13, 2026 by admin

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Cultivation Guide

Soil: Requires humus-rich, well-draining, and acidic soil (pH 5.0 – 6.5). Incorporate compost or pine bark for ideal moisture and drainage.

Light: Thrives in partial to full shade. Protect from early morning sun to prevent frost damage to early buds and flowers.

Water & Feeding: Shallow rooted, requiring consistent moisture; avoid waterlogging. Feed with an acid/rhododendron-specific fertilizer in late winter or early spring.

Maintenance: Hardy and low-maintenance. Pruning is minimal but should be done right after flowering ends if shaping is required. Perfect for borders or container planting.

Last Updated on July 13, 2026 by admin

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Unit

3.5 litre HP

Grade

800mm-1m

Supplier

Payless Plants

Annual Production

Up to 100

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