Camellia of Jinhua Mountain

Camellia of Jinhua Mountain

　　　　Product Name: Camellia of Jinhua Mountain

　　Product Origin: Jinhua, Zhejiang

　　Also Known As: Camellia, Tea Flower, Mandala Tree

　　Product Characteristics: Prefers warm, moist, and semi-shaded environments. Sensitive to high temperatures and direct sunlight

　　Blooming Season: Winter

　　Product History: Cultivation of camellia began as early as the Southern Dynasties. During the Tang Dynasty, camellias were cultivated as precious flowering plants. By the Song Dynasty, camellia cultivation had become very popular. In the Southern Song Dynasty, camellias from Wenzhou were introduced to Hangzhou and grew rapidly. The Ming Dynasty’s “Flower History” described and classified various camellia varieties. By the Qing Dynasty, camellia cultivation flourished even more, with new varieties continuously emerging.

　　Product Introduction: The camellia is native to China. In the early 7th century, Japan introduced camellias from China, and by the early 15th century, large numbers of Chinese camellia varieties were brought in. In 1739, Britain first imported camellias from China, after which they spread to Europe and America. To this day, countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and Italy have seen rapid development in camellia breeding, propagation, and production, entering the stage of industrialized production, with continuous launches of interspecific hybrids, intraspecific hybrids, and new varieties.