Camellia transnokoensis Pink
Camellia transnokoensis Pink is a slender, upright camellia grown for its masses of tiny, fragrant pink flowers. It blooms in late winter to early spring, typically July to September, covering the plant in small blooms with a light, sweet scent. Few camellias offer fragrance, which makes this one stand out. It grows to around 2 to 3m high and 1 to 1.5m wide, forming a narrow, elegant column.
This camellia suits a cottage garden, a Japanese-style planting, or a formal border where a vertical accent is useful. Its narrow form makes it a good choice for hedging, screening, or planting in a row along a fence or path. It also works well as a specimen in a sheltered courtyard.
Grow this camellia in part shade or dappled light, with shelter from harsh afternoon sun and wind. It prefers free-draining, acidic soil enriched with compost. Mulch around the base to keep roots cool and retain moisture. Avoid waterlogged ground.
Feed in spring with a camellia and azalea fertiliser after flowering finishes. Water regularly through summer. Camellias are not known to be toxic to cats or dogs, though contact with the plant is best avoided for horses. Tidy fallen petals to reduce the risk of petal blight.
Trimming: Trim lightly after flowering finishes in spring, around October. This camellia has a naturally narrow habit and needs little shaping. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing stems. Avoid hard pruning into old wood.
Deadheading: Deadheading is not essential. Removing spent flowers can tidy the plant and reduces the risk of petal blight, but leaving them does no harm to the plant itself.
Fertilising: Feed once after flowering in spring with a fertiliser formulated for camellias and azaleas. A second light feed in early summer supports healthy growth. Avoid high-nitrogen or general-purpose fertilisers, which can promote soft growth at the expense of flowers.
Watering: Water regularly through the first summer to establish the plant. In subsequent years, water deeply during dry spells from December to February. Mulch the root zone to retain moisture and keep roots cool.
Pest Control: Watch for aphids and scale insects, particularly on new growth. Check stems and leaf undersides and treat early with horticultural oil or a suitable insecticide.
Disease Management: Camellia petal blight, caused by Ciborinia camelliae, is the main disease risk. It causes flowers to turn brown and collapse. Remove and bin fallen petals and spent blooms rather than composting them. Good airflow around the plant helps reduce humidity. Free-draining soil is the best defence against Phytophthora root rot.
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