Category Archives: Features

Camellia: Suffragist Symbol of Womanly Excellence

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Lynette Gleeson

On 19 September 1893 with the passage of an Electoral Act, New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote.  Ten weeks later at a following election, New Zealand became the first country in which … Continue reading →

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Stripe me – Australia’s striped camellias

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Wesley Gleeson

by Kylie Waldon What is it about striped camellias that makes so many camellians turn up their nose in disgust? Striped camellias, or striped flowers for that matter, were once considered quite regal and a much sought after commodity. Today, … Continue reading →

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The Ten Most Asked Camellia Questions

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Lynette Gleeson

By: Jim Powell, dip hort. QUESTION 1:       WHY DO CAMELLIAS BUDS FAIL TO OPEN? ANSWER:               The main reason is that japonicas don’t like sun and moisture on them at the same time the buds have formed. An easterly … Continue reading →

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Merrillees – The Camellia & The Man

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Wesley Gleeson

              (C.japonica)   ANZCRS., 1957, Camellia Annual, No.4, p.8, Reg. No.29: Large, white, informal double seedling of Great Eastern, raised by E.G. Waterhouse, Gordon, N.SW, Australia. Very large outer petals, ruffled, with a low … Continue reading →

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National Show Winner “Margaret Davis”

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Lynette Gleeson

– Dr Don Aspinall Perpetual Trophy for the Best Bloom of an Australian Raised Non-Reticulata Cultivar grown by John & Vicki Burstal

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National Show Winner “Wirlinga Bride”

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Lynette Gleeson

– Barry Robbins Memorial Award for the Best Spray of a Multi-clustered Miniature Cultivar grown by Barbara Werry

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National Show Winner “Mikuni-no-homare” (Higo)

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Lynette Gleeson

Marion Westfield Perpetual Trophy for the Best Bloom of an Overseas Raised Cultivar, other than America or New Zealand grown by Barbara Werry

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National Show Winner “Nicky Crisp”

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Lynette Gleeson

– New Zealand Camellia Society Perpetual Trophy for the Best Bloom of a New Zealand Raised Cultivar grown by Jim Powell & Jenny Donohoe

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National Show Winner “Queen Bee”

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Lynette Gleeson

– American Camellia Society Perpetual Trophy for the Best Bloom of a American Raised Cultivar grown by Jim Powell & Jenny Donohoe

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National Show Winner “Lady Pamela”

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Lynette Gleeson

Albury-Wodonga Development Corporation Perpetual Trophy for the Best Bloom of an Australian Raised Reticulata or Reticulata Hybrid grown by Jim Powell & Jenny Donohoe

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