• Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Camellia japonica ‘Our Melissa’ – Our Melissa Camellia works in an:

• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
• Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.

Camellia japonica ‘Our Melissa’ – Our Melissa Camellia is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 2m–4 metres

Mature Width: 2m–3 metres

Camellia japonica ‘Our Melissa’ – Our Melissa Camellia is expected to grow 20–50 cm per year (moderate).

Camellia japonica ‘Our Melissa’ – Our Melissa Camellia is expected to grow 20–50 cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Camellia japonica ‘Our Melissa’ – Our Melissa Camellia frost tolerant?

Camellia japonica ‘Our Melissa’ – Our Melissa Camellia is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Camellia ‘Minato No Akebono’ produces masses of soft blush-pink semi-double flowers from winter into spring. The blooms create an elegant and long-lasting seasonal display against the glossy evergreen foliage, bringing gentle colour and softness to shaded garden spaces.

Does Camellia japonica ‘Our Melissa’ – Our Melissa Camellia flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Winter
• Spring

Flower Type:

• Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Pink

No

Camellia japonica ‘Our Melissa’ – Our Melissa Camellia is Native to Japan, China, and Korea, where Camellia japonica grows naturally in woodland and forest environments.

Its soft seasonal flowers provide nectar and pollen for bees and other beneficial pollinators during the cooler months when fewer plants are flowering. The dense evergreen foliage also offers sheltered habitat for small birds and beneficial insects within garden settings.

Camellia japonica ‘Our Melissa’ – Our Melissa Camellia will thrive best in:

• Part Shade

Camellia ‘Minato No Akebono’ performs best in rich, well-drained loam soils with an acidic to neutral pH. It will also tolerate lighter soils if enriched with organic matter to improve moisture retention and fertility. Avoid alkaline, compacted or waterlogged conditions, as these can reduce nutrient uptake and overall vigour. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then maintain moderate moisture as the plant matures for optimal flowering performance.

Is Camellia japonica ‘Our Melissa’ – Our Melissa Camellia Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it benefits from regular watering to establish evenly, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, ‘Minato No Akebono’ shows moderate drought tolerance and performs reliably through dry periods when planted in improved soil, with occasional supplementary watering supporting best flowering and foliage quality.