Camellia Scentuous

Fragrant and luminous, Camellia ‘Scentuous’ features most attractive, small, semi-double to loose peony-form flowers that are reminiscent of apple blossoms.

Fragrant and luminous, Camellia 'Scentuous' features the most attractive, small, semi-double to loose peony-form flowers that are reminiscent of apple blossoms. The 3 in. wide (7 cm) blooms, probably the largest among the Camellia lutchuensis hybrids, exhibit pure white petals with a delicate pink flush on the outside. The exquisite flowers are borne in such abundance as to weigh down the slender branches! They are produced over a fairly long period extending from mid to late season (January to May in the Northern Hemisphere; June to October in the Southern Hemisphere). The luxuriant evergreen foliage of small, glossy, light green leaves is handsome year-round. 'Scentuous' is a Camellia hybrid resulting from the cross of Camellia japonica and Camellia lutchuensis.

  • This medium-sized evergreen shrub has an upright habit and grows at a medium rate up to 4-6 ft. tall (120-180 cm) and 3-4 ft. wide (90-120 cm)
  • A part shade lover, this plant is best grown in consistently moist, acidic, organically richwell-drained soils. Will thrive in full sun once established provided that the roots are kept cool and moist. Provide a site sheltered from cold, dry winds as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds. 
  • May be attacked by aphids, scale insects, and vine weevil
  • Mass in mixed shrub borders for dramatic winter blooms. Great flowering shrub for woodland gardens or as a screen and hedge. Perfect as a specimen plant and may be effectively grown in tubs or large containers.
  • Apply a root mulch (leaves or shredded bark)
  • Prune after flowering. Prune to thin branching and control size and shape.

Requirements

Hardiness 7
– 9

Heat Zones 7
– 8

Climate Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Camellia
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Winter
Height 4'
– 6'
(120cm
– 180cm)
Spread 3'
– 4'
(90cm
– 120cm)
Spacing 36″
– 48″
(90cm
– 120cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden