The Fall Spell Bloom camellia is a unique and enchanting flower that blooms during the autumn months. It is known for its vibrant colors and delicate petals, making it a favorite among garden enthusiasts. This camellia variety is commonly found in temperate climates, where it thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade. What sets the Fall Spell Bloom camellia apart from other camellia varieties is its ability to bloom later in the year. While most camellias bloom in the winter or early spring, the Fall Spell Bloom camellia waits until the fall to showcase its beauty. This is a rare and special characteristic that makes it highly sought after by gardeners.
This is a rare and special characteristic that makes it highly sought after by gardeners. The flowers of the Fall Spell Bloom camellia are usually medium to large in size, with colors ranging from deep red and pink to white and cream. The petals are often ruffled or double, adding to the allure of this exceptional flower.
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Unnamed camellia developed by William Ackerman who has hybridized many wonderful fall-blooming camellias for the U.S. National Arboretum. For an article about his camellia introductions, click here.
Last December I wrote two popular articles about fall-blooming camellias. Fall-blooming Camellias Part 1 explains that these camellias are fully hardy and easy to grow in the mid-Atlantic U.S. and shows photos of my plants. It also has links to more information. Part 2 covered my visit to the gardens of camellia expert Charles Cresson in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, whose camellia collection includes over 60 specimens. This week I visited Charles’s gardens again, about a month earlier than last time, to view and photograph more camellias (I am an addict now). In this article, I want to share that visit with you. On Garden Blogger’s Bloom Day, I will show photos of my own plants in bloom.
Camellia x ‘Snow Flurry’ is one of the earliest flowering fall-bloomers of the Ackerman hybrids with an arching habit and anemone to peony form flowers.
During my time in Charles’s garden, I revisited some of my favorite camellias pictured in my post last December, including ‘Snow Flurry’ above and the cranberry-flowered camellia and ‘Winter’s Snowman’ pictured below.
Cranberry-flowered camellia (not introduced for sale): fall-blooming camellias are loaded with buds right now and will continue to bloom over the next two months, depending on the weather. Even if the open flowers are frozen during a cold spell, the remaining buds will open when the weather warms.
A close up of the cranberry-flowered camellia pictured above (not introduced)
The large, semi-double flowers of the Ackerman hybrid Camellia x ‘Winter’s Snowman’ really stand out in November and December. ‘Winter’s Snowman’ has an upright, narrow habit.
Camellia x ‘Winter’s Snowman’: If you look at my post from last December, you will see that ‘Winter’s Snowman’ can have both the semi-double flower pictured there and the anemone form flower above. Both are gorgeous.
Because I visited earlier in the season this year, I was able to photograph seven additional camellias:
Camellia x ‘Winter’s Star’ is an October and November blooming Ackerman hybrid with single flowers and an upright form.
This is a lovely semi-double white camellia hybridized by Charles but not introduced for sale or named.
Camellia x ‘Winter’s Interlude’ is a November and December blooming Ackerman hybrid with anemone form flowers and an upright spreading habit.
This camellia, which Charles grew from cuttings given to him by North Carolina State University, is very beautiful, but has not been introduced for sale.
A close up of the lovely pale pink flower on the North Carolina State camellia pictured above.
Camellia x ‘Moon Festival’ has unusually large flowers with a crepe paper texture, but is hardy only to zone 7.
Charles and I both love this unnamed Ackerman hybrid pictured above and at the top of the post. We were thinking of potential names like “Winter’s Halo” or “Inner Glow”. Do you think it should be introduced?
Camellia x ‘Carolina Moonmist’ was developed by the J.C. Raulston Arboretum of NCSU with single pink flowers.
Camellia x ‘Carolina Moonmist’: Charles feels that this camellia is too late-blooming for our area because many of the buds won’t open before it is too cold. ‘Winter’s Star’ is a much better alternative.
I tried to remain focused on camellias for the whole visit, but the garden is so beautiful that some other plants snuck in, and I have to share them:
Fall-blooming hardy cyclamen seedling, C. hederifolium, growing at the base of a massive tree trunk.
Chinese holly, Ilex cornuta
Japanese maple, Acer palmatum ‘Ornatum’
The fall color of star magnolia, M. stellata.
The fall color of bald cypress, Taxodium distichum.
We are so lucky in this part of the world to have such massive trees with gorgeous fall color.
Enjoy, Carolyn
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Camellia x ‘Snow Flurry’ is one of the earliest flowering fall-bloomers of the Ackerman hybrids with an arching habit and anemone to peony form flowers.
When in full bloom, the Fall Spell Bloom camellia creates a captivating scene in any garden or landscape. To ensure the successful growth and bloom of the Fall Spell Bloom camellia, it is important to provide the right conditions. This includes planting it in well-drained soil that is slightly acidic, as well as providing partial shade to protect it from direct sunlight. Regular watering and fertilizing are also necessary to keep the plant healthy and promote optimal growth. In conclusion, the Fall Spell Bloom camellia is a mesmerizing flower that blooms during the autumn months. Its vibrant colors, delicate petals, and unique blooming time make it a popular choice among garden enthusiasts. By providing the right conditions, this camellia variety can thrive and create a stunning display in any garden..
Reviews for "Fall's Magical Blooms: The Enchanting Camellias in Full Glory"
1. Jennifer - 1 star - I was really disappointed with this fragrance. The scent was overwhelmingly strong and overpowering, giving me a headache whenever I wore it. I also didn't find the floral notes to be very pleasant, they seemed a bit artificial to me. Overall, I would not recommend Fall Spell Bloom Camellia to anyone who prefers more subtle and natural scents.
2. Mark - 2 stars - I had high hopes for this fragrance, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. The initial notes were quite nice, but as the scent developed, it became cloying and artificial. It also didn't last very long on my skin, which was disappointing considering the price. I was hoping for a more sophisticated and long-lasting fragrance, but Fall Spell Bloom Camellia fell short for me.
3. Sarah - 2 stars - I found Fall Spell Bloom Camellia to be quite generic and uninspiring. The scent reminded me of many other mainstream floral fragrances that are available at a much lower price point. I was hoping for something unique and special, but this fragrance just didn't deliver. Additionally, the longevity was quite poor, and I had to reapply it multiple times throughout the day. Overall, I wouldn't repurchase this fragrance and I wouldn't recommend it to others.