Camellias in June
My first field journal entry for June is dedicated to camellias, which bloom in Sydney from May to June. In February, I noticed the seed capsules, and so included them in the sketch. So far have only drawn samples of single and semi-double camellia flowers. Now that I’ve learned there are different flower forms, I will sort through my photos of camellias to identify and draw an example of each.
Camellia flower forms
“There is great variety of flower forms:
single (flat, bowl- or cup-shaped)
semi-double (rows of large outer petals, with the centre comprising mixed petals and stamens)
double:
paeony form (convex mass of irregular petals and petaloids with hidden stamens)
anemone form (one or more rows of outer petals, with mixed petaloids and stamens in the centre)
rose form (overlapping petals showing stamens in a concave centre when open)
formal double (rows of overlapping petals with hidden stamens)” (Wikipedia: Camellia)
Single and semi-double flowers
The sketches below illustrate some single and semi-double camellia flowers, from my garden and in the neighbourhood.
Camellia field journal entry for June 2021
Camelias, watercolour, 2021, demonstrating the formal double flower form
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