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Monday, February 10, 2014

{Our Camellia Yuhsienensis}

From a tree enthousiast at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens in Gainesville, Florida, we did receive some exotic plants in return for material from our Golden Oak 'Quercus Virginiana Grand View Gold' which seems to be the only species around. He is trying his best to propagate it so the species will be preserved for the future. Below this post you find links that lead to our very rare Golden Oak. But here is one of the exotics we received; Camellia Yuhsienensis. This is a species that is suppposed to be from the Hunan province in China.


Isn't she a beauty? Very special petals!
This is inside the greenhouse extension husband Pieter built this summer. Link you find below.


This is the first time that this young Camellia Yuhsienensis blooms so we were thrilled to see its blossoms!
This species from China has white petals with notched tips, unlike other species, this flowers in clusters at branch tips resulting in a heavy floral display in January through February


Next to the acrylic side panels that Pieter put in there in the summer.


Any blossom in the winter is a bonus!
Photos are all taken on January 20 and it is supposed to bloom in January/February so right on time.


Guess it is well protected against the harsh frost we endured the month of January.
Let it grow into a stronger adult shrub first before exposing it to the elements.
Do you see those buds?



Related links:
Camellia yuhsienensis | Tikorangi The Jury Garden | site from New Zealand showing this C yuhsienensis
{SHATTERED Winter Dreams...} | previous post by me showing the green house extension
{Golden Live Oak 'Quercus Virginiana Grand View Gold' in Sunshine at its BEST} | previous post by me
{Our Golden Live Oak 'Quercus Virginiana Grand View Gold' with Catkins} | Previous post by me
{Cloudy Day versus Sunny Day}| Previous post by me
{Our Different Oaks} | previous post by me
{My Silk Quilted Vest Creation and YOUR Opinion Requested...} | previous post by me showing golden oak
  


58 comments:

  1. how wonderful to see blooms in january. :)

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    1. Dearest Theresa,
      Oh any blooms are a pure bonus in winter!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. Gorgeous honey! It seems you always have flowers blooming, or your Green thumb is amazing, my friend. Iwas watching the Winter Olimpics and I just saw a Young man from your country setting a record, a Young man for Men's Speed Skating! Congrats!
    Hugs,
    FABBY

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    1. Dearest Fabby,
      This Camellia is a gorgeous one and such a joy for mid winter!
      Oh, the Dutch, especially from the northern part of the country are almost born with skates under and they always have performed well.
      Thank you for your kind words and enjoy your Sunday.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. It's a beautiful bloom dear Mariette :) I love exotic flowers and this one looks stunning .

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    1. Dearest Pallavi,
      This is indeed a beauty from China!
      Happy Sunday to you and hugs,
      Mariette

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  4. I love camellias. The white ones are so beautiful.
    I have a very similar one,Single petals that spiral out like that with a dip in the middle of the outer petal. I think it has a different name so may be one of the species that it came from.
    No frosts here, it is so, so hot.
    Hugs Kay

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    1. Dearest Kay,
      Camellias are a very pretty and happy flower. There are so many species cultivated and they might derive from the same parent. This one seems to be used for the Camellia oil, from which e.g. shampoo is being made.
      Oh sure, you are in mid summer that is the opposite of what here is going on, especially in the North they have had a rough and harsh winter.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  5. Liebe Mariette,

    WUNDERBAR!

    Einen guten Sonntag wünscht dir
    Elisabeth

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    1. Liebe Elisabeth,
      Ja, Blüten im mitten vom Winter sind sicher wunderbar!
      Auch ein schöner Sonntagnachmittag und Abend wünsche ich dir,
      Mariette

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  6. Wat een grappige variant Mariette, zo mooi dat hij in de winter bloeit,
    Fijne zondag
    Groeten Janny
    Rozen van papier

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    1. Beste Janny,
      Ja, deze is heel erg mooi en wordt met name gebruikt voor de Camellia olie.
      Bij ons bloeien de meeste Camellia's in de winter.
      Ook een fijne zondagmiddag en avond nog.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  7. Liebe Mariette,
    zunächst möchte ich dir nachträglich zu deinem Geburtstag
    gratulieren. Für das neue Lebensjahr wünsche ich Dir Gesund-
    heit und persönliches Wohlergehen.
    Die Blüte ist wunderschön. du hat ganz einfach den "grünen Daumen."
    Einen schönen Sonntag wünscht dir
    Irmi

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    1. Liebe Irmi,
      Danke und lässt uns hoffen dass es ein gesundes Jahr wird!
      So eine Winterblüte schenkt immer Freude.
      Ganz schöner Sonntagnachmittag und Abend wünsche ich dir,
      Mariette

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  8. Hello Mariette, This is in the great spirit of plant exchange. People regret the lack of frontiers, but there is so much waiting to be discovered or rediscovered in our own yards. The happy result, in your case, is a beautiful collection of rare trees.
    --Jim

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    1. Dearest Jim,
      Oh sure, we both felt honored that somebody from the Gainesville University via Kanapaha Botanical Gardens found us via Google+ due to my blogs about our very rare Grandview Gold, Golden Live Oak. In exchange we did receive quite a collection of beautiful and rare trees. Both are happy and we hope that this gentleman will succeed in propagating our rare species.
      Hugs to you and thanks for your loyal and thorough reading!
      Mariette

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  9. Prachtig Mariette. Ik hou van witte bloemen. Fijne zondag, lieve groet

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    1. Beste Willy,
      Dit is een heel verfijnd soort en ook nog licht geurend... wordt gebruikt voor Camellia olie.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  10. Prachtige bloemen, ze doen het goed in het kasje.

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    1. Beste Marianne,
      Ja we waren best trots dat ze het zo goed naar de zin blijken te hebben in het nieuw aangebouwde kasje met gedeeltelijk onze oude bad-schuifdeuren.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  11. So pretty! I am so anxious for winter to be over. Our winters are much too long!
    xo Catherine

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    1. Dearest Catherine,
      Thank you and hope it did bring you some long distance spring feeling! Oh, living in your area, after our 3 winters of living in the tropics right on the equator would be very tough. The lack of daylight and sunshine is really hard on humans and animals alike. Hope you find yourself interesting things to do, for distracting your mind.
      Wishing you warmth and cozyness!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  12. Dearest Mariette, this is a beautiful blossom, so delicate. Thanks for sharing. Just resting today...had my pacer battery changed out on Friday. Wasn't really bad but I am just uncomfortable. Think I am canceling an engagement on Tuesday. Not sure about clothes just yet.
    Blessed day for you and Pieter.
    Ginger

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    1. Dearest Ginger,
      Thank you, it is beautiful and delicate.
      So sorry to read that you're uncomfortable. Hope this soon will change...
      Best is to be home and feel relaxed; don't push things!
      Hugs to both of you!
      Mariette

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  13. Oh wie herrlich ist diese Blüte - liebe Mariette - dieses reine Weiß ist einfach himmlich -

    ich wünsche dir einen schönen restlichen Sonntag und guten Start in die neue Woche -

    liebe Grüße - Ruth

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    1. Liebe Ruth,
      Danke, ja die Blüte ist herrlich und so schön mitten im Winter!
      Ihr auch ein schöner Sonntagabend uns gute neue Woche.
      Lieber Gruss,
      Mariette

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  14. Dearest Mariettte it is always so lovely stopping by with my tea (or coffee is early in morning) cup and seeing such beautiful blooms in January... what a blessing to have such of natures beauty to brighten the gloomy cold days of winter... hugs and blessings, C (HHL)
    p.s. i hope you received my email re: your wonderful package that arrived last week) xo

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    1. Dearest Celia,
      Thank you dear friend, this is a winter-joy to see such a blossom.
      Glad to share it with others, to take some of the gloomy winter feeling away.
      Yes, don't worry; got your email!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  15. She is a beauty, Mariette. I've never seen a camellia like this one before - thanks for sharing! <3

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    1. Dearest Stacy,
      Thank you and yes, the Kanapaha Botanical Garden from Gainesville, Florida only exchanges with very rare plants.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  16. Dear Mariette,what a beautiful bloom!!This is a very preety plant!I have'nt seen this camelia before!!
    Great shots!!Wishing you a happy new week!!A big hug!!!!
    Dimi....

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    1. Dearest Dimi,
      Thank you so much for your comment on your Birthday! So this is a flower for you...
      Happy week yourself and receive a big hug!
      Mariette

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  17. Dear Mariette, very beautiful. As you said, any bloom in winter is a bonus. Actually, the flower reminds of white trillium, the symbolic flower of Ontario, Canada.
    https://www.google.com/search?q=white+trillium&rlz=1C5CHFA_enPL555PL557&espv=210&es_sm=119&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=0tH3UtGFBcmw7AbCqYEo&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1024&bih=470

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    1. Dearest Zosia,
      These petals are notched and there are more than three petals, in comparison to the beautiful white trillium.
      Happy new week ahead!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  18. Any blossoms in winter sure is a bonus :-) Lovely flowers, the petals are kind of heart-shaped and look so pretty! It is very warm and nice here this weekend, but I heard it gets colder again in the coming week. Your Camellia Yuhsienesis must be happy to stay inside the greenhouse :-)
    Stay warm and have a lovely new week!

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    1. Dearest Tamago,
      Indeed those notched petals make them look like hearts and that makes them stand out.
      Oh, here too and the birds are singing and maybe think it's spring and start nesting...
      Sure, such a baby camellia needs to be sheltered at a young age. Later they can harden off a bit more but not for now.
      We try to stay warm indeed, hope we will not get any more winter...
      Hugs and happy new week to you.
      Mariette

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  19. Dear Mariette,

    The camellia is very beautiful and I have not seen this variety before.
    A great idea starting it off in the greenhouse until it grows bigger.
    Happy week
    hugs
    Carolyn









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    1. Dearest Carolyn,
      The one link below my post is showing it too, that is from the New Zealand Jury Gardens. But I agree with you for never having seen this variety before. We appreciate it that the Kanapaha Botanical Garden from Gainesville, Floridawill only exchange rare species with us.
      Oh, any young plant is better off being babied at first!
      Hugs and happy week to you!
      Mariette

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  20. Dearest Mariette,
    So beautiful!
    Soon it will be spring, then we can also enjoy the flowers here in the cold North.
    I wish you a happy week!
    Astrid

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    1. Dearest Astrid,
      Oh, don't we all long for the real spring and mild weather for going outside again?!
      This was a very beautiful surprise in mid winter indeed.
      Wishing you also a very happy week!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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    1. Dearest Jo-Anne,
      Thanks girl; those are sure pretty!
      Hugs to you,
      Mariette

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  22. My dearest friend Mariette,
    Your Camellia Yuhsienensis is awesome! I bet it is going to look so beautiful once it matures enough to be outside in your garden. To read this post, it helps me to overcome the winter blues, since my daughters "left the nest" to study and work in AB, it is harder for me to deal with winter time. I'm looking forward for the spring time. Send you a big hug with lots of love, have a wonderful Sunday,
    Laura :-)

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    1. Dearest Laura,
      Thanks dear friend for the compliment and it indeed is looking very beautiful. Once it will mature it will have quite a showcase of blossoms.
      Winter blues one almost gets indeed. On my Mom's birthday our Japanese magnolias usually bloom but not this year. That is telling you that spring has been delayed by at least one week. We hardly can wait to see color and green grass again!
      It is tough dealing with an empty nest, I have that rudderless feeling each time when our guests leave home again. That takes me about a week for getting used to the quietness and the routine of not setting a table for four or more... The older we get probably the more sentimental we get as well.
      Hope your Sunday was at least a bit 'sunny' and wishing you a pleasant new week!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  23. Hello dear Mariette
    What a beautiful camellia and I was so interested to see your link to the Jury garden here in New Zealand!
    How wonderful to have a glasshouse - you'll be able to grow a myriad of plants during winter now!
    Hugs
    Shane

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    1. Dearest Shane,
      If it wasn't for the greenhouse we never would be able to keep those tender babies alive... It is being used only for sheltering those tropical plants or any pots with tender young ones. A lot of work bringing them all in and out but its the only way...
      Hugs to you and yes, the Jury Garden from New Zealand did show this species very nicely.
      Mariette

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  24. Dearest Mariette;
    I LOVE the sweet white flower and how great it must be having some flower bloomed all the year around♡♡♡ Sure look lovely for the eyes most used to see the red round ones.

    Sending you lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

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    1. Dearest Miyako,
      They say that this one is mostly used for the Camellia oil... It is such a lovely species and we look forward to having it bigger and growing in our garden.
      Sending you lots of love and hugs back from Georgia/USA
      Mariette

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  25. Dearest Mariette, I love camelias! They are a very pretty and happy flower... Hugs from Portugal:) Manuela


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    1. Dearest Manuela,
      They sure are beautiful and happy looking, especially when blooming in winter time!
      Hugs back from Georgia/USA
      Mariette

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  26. Dearest Mariette,
    I am so glad to see that your camellia survived your unusually cold weather in its comfy green house. There is something about flowers in winter that lifts the mind and spirit.
    Enjoy the coming week.........*s*

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    1. Dearest Suzi,
      We were very happy with its first blooms!
      Any flower in wintertime is welcome.
      Enjoy your week as well.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  27. I fiori sono sempre un bel vedere e questa camelia è veramente stupenda...non l'avevo mai vista così!
    Un abbraccio Mariette e buona settimana
    Anna

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    1. Cara Anna,
      Anche noi non mai abbiamo visto una così!
      Baci,
      Mariette

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  28. Your Camellia is very beautiful, Mariette! It must have been a lovely surprise to see the unusual petals when it first bloomed! It's so nice to have the greenhouse in this very cold winter. We had 4 inches of snow over the weekend, but now it is all melted. Hoping you are warming up where you are. Hugs xo Karen

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    1. Dearest Karen,
      We do have very mild weather now but having blossoms for the first time on this Camellia with such notched petals was a joy after some worrying frost.
      Sending you hugs,
      Mariette

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  29. Wundervoll, liebe Mariette! Ich liebe Kamelien und Gardenien! Meine Mutti hatte allerdings eine zartrosafarbene, die ihr leider gestohlen wurde im Hausflur. Sie war über 1 m hoch. Einfach gemein, wie jemand so etwas tun kann.

    Liebe Grüße
    Sara

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    1. Liebe Sara,
      Kamelien sind wunderschön und diejenige die so etwas einfach mitnehmen sind Kriminelle!
      Lieber Gruß,
      Mariette

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