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Camellia 'brushfield's yellow' 13cm

Name: Camellia 'brushfield's yellow' 13cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Camelbrushfyellow13cm
Price: 24.0 EUR
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Evergreen flowering shrub · Theaceae · Upright, dense, broad shrub

Camellia japonica ‘Brushfield’s Yellow’

Cream-white flowers with a golden centre for shade that looks… illuminated 🌼

Family: Theaceae · Pot diameter: 13cm · Height: 35cm

Cream-white flowers
Soft yellow centre
Anemone-form doubles
Upright evergreen habit

Camellia japonica ‘Brushfield’s Yellow’ seems to hold a little spring light inside each flower. Broad creamy-white outer petals surround a dense, pale-yellow centre of smaller petal-like parts. This anemone form gives the bloom depth and softness, while dark glossy leaves make the delicate palette stand out even more clearly. Across the branching evergreen shrub, each flower becomes a quiet point of light, equally at home in a traditional garden or a restrained contemporary planting.

Near an entrance or in a sheltered courtyard, the pale flowers show beautifully against deep green or mid-toned stone. Low plants with fine, arching leaves soften the base and leave the camellia’s upright outline clear.

What makes it special

Three characteristics explain why this cultivar genuinely stands out: its principal colour display, its particular natural habit and the value it retains beyond a single season.

Light within shade

Cream-white flowers and soft centres illuminate sheltered corners naturally.

A distinctive anemone form

Outer petals frame a rich centre made of smaller petaloid elements.

Evergreen architecture

Upright dense growth remains permanent structure after flowering.

Why you will love it: Porcelain cream-white flowers with a golden centre above substantial evergreen foliage.

In the garden & on the balcony Placement & plant combinations Show it near an entrance or opposite a window, with deep green behind and without a white wall immediately at the rear, where pale flowers would disappear.

Planting position

Sheltered partial shade

Place it in the middle or rear layer of a shaded border, in a sheltered courtyard or as a specimen near an entrance. Mature upright growth creates an elegant evergreen background.

In a group, allow roughly 1.8–2.2m from centre to centre. Beside a path, leave enough room for the future crown so that it is not compressed or dependent on constant pruning.

Colour & compatibility

Combinations that work

Combine cream, soft yellow, deep green and copper in bright partial shade, with acid, organic and evenly cool soil.

Sarcococca confusa — Shares sheltered partial shade and adds a fine winter fragrance beneath the camellia’s substantial evergreen presence.
Hakonechloa macra — Brightens the base with soft moving texture in cool soil and filtered light.
Heuchera — Provides low foliage and colour continuity without hiding the flowers or glossy outline of the camellia.

Care at a glance

Light

Bright partial shade or gentle morning sun, with shelter from hot midday light, drying winds and sudden changes.

Watering

Even, cool moisture without waterlogging; pay particular attention from summer through bud development.

Climate & hardiness

Evergreen and winter hardy with an RHS H5 rating. Shelter from cold winds and early sun after frost protects the flowers.

Safety

This page covers ornamental use. Do not consume flowers or leaves without certain identification, and keep pruning tools clean.

Detailed careComplete care guideBright partial shade, shelter, acid soil, pots, watering, feeding, buds and light pruning

Light & shelter

Place in bright partial shade or gentle morning sun, sheltered from hot midday light, drying winds and sudden early sun after frost.

Acid soil & planting

It needs organic, acid to neutral soil that holds cool moisture yet drains freely. Plant shallowly, keeping the root surface level with the surrounding soil.

Growing in a pot

Choose a roomy outdoor pot with excellent drainage and an ericaceous growing medium. Avoid moving into an excessively large pot, as unused compost is slow to dry.

Watering & buds

Maintain even moisture, especially from summer through bud development. Water thoroughly when the surface begins to dry and always allow excess water to escape.

Feeding acid-loving plants

Use an ericaceous fertiliser sparingly after flowering and in early summer, applying it only to already moist compost. Stop late feeding so new growth can ripen.

Pruning & flower protection

The natural habit needs very little pruning. Clean or correct lightly just after flowering and shelter buds and flowers from cold, drying air.

Development over timeFrom a young plant to a mature camelliaCorrect establishment gradually gives way to characteristic branching, mature scale and the cultivar’s full seasonal rhythm.

Root establishment

After planting, growth may remain slower while the root system settles. Correct moisture and a sheltered microclimate build the base for dense future growth.

The natural habit becomes clear

Main stems branch gradually to form an upright, dense, broad shrub. Its natural line is best maintained with light correction rather than rigid clipping.

A mature seasonal rhythm

With maturity it repeats its principal display every year: cream-white flowers with a soft yellow centre from late winter through spring.

Mature habit & dimensions

Established plant

Height 2.5–4 mSpread 1.5–2.5 m

The woody crown retains glossy leaves around cream flowers with dense pale-yellow centres.

Form through time

Seasonal or developmental views

Winter buds

Anemone-form flowers

What to expect after planting: Growth may be restrained through the first season while roots establish. In a suitable position in open ground it reaches approximately 2.5–4m in height and 1.5–2.5m in spread (maturity 10–20 years). Growth in a pot is usually more restrained and depends on available root space. Season and microclimate determine whether the plant arrives with flowers, buds, fresh growth or a quieter crown.

History & origin Cultivar origin From Somersby, Australia, to the 1970–1971 nursery catalogue.

The story of Camellia japonica ‘Brushfield’s Yellow’ begins in Somersby, New South Wales, Australia. Keith Brushfield developed the selection at Camellia Grove Nursery, with broad cream-white petals surrounding a dense, pale-yellow centre.

It appeared in the nursery’s 1970–1971 catalogue. The International Camellia Register records 1970 as the publication year, marking a specific point on its journey from its Australian beginnings to gardens growing it today.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical details for anyone curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance

The anatomy of an anemone-form flower

In an anemone-form flower, broad outer petals surround a dense centre of petaloids and transformed stamens. This structure creates the characteristic two-tone ‘cushion’ at the centre.

Frequently asked questions

Six practical answers covering light, watering, pots, mature size, pruning and seasonal behaviour.

01What light is best in warm European regions?

Bright partial shade or gentle morning sun, with shelter from hot midday light, drying winds and sudden changes.

02Does it need special soil?

It needs organic, acid to neutral, freely draining soil. In strongly alkaline water or soil, younger leaves may show chlorosis.

03Can it remain in a pot?

Yes, in ericaceous compost and a pot with excellent drainage. Gradual repotting and even moisture matter more than an excessively large pot.

04How large does it become?

In a suitable position in open ground it reaches approximately 2.5–4m in height and 1.5–2.5m in spread (maturity 10–20 years). Growth in a pot is usually more restrained and depends on available root space.

05When does it flower?

Its principal flowering period is late winter to spring. Exact timing depends on microclimate and the maturity of the buds.

06Why might flower buds drop?

Sudden drought, large moisture fluctuations, hot drying air or a move into an unsuitable microclimate can trigger bud drop. Stable conditions are the goal.