Beesia

( BEEZ - ee - uh )

At-A-Glance Information

This genus of flowering plants are evergreen perennials with beautiful foliage and dainty flower spikes that rise above the foliage. They are best in partial shade to filtered light, and need to be grown in rich, moist soil for best performance. 

beesia Species and Varietals

The genus Beesia includes just two species, and is a member of the Buttercup plant family Ranunculaceae. The genus was named for the plant nursery firm Bees of Chester,  which financed the plant-hunting trips of George Forrest and Frank-Kingdon Ward. Plants in this genus are closely related to those of Anemonopsis, Eranthis, and Actaea. ​To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Beesia calthifolia  (Ginger Leaf False Bugbane)
This species is native to China and Myanmar, and has glossy green and mottled heart-shaped leaves. In late spring through August, flowers appear on thin spikes above the foliage. Flowers are white. These plants make a great, evergreen groundcover for shaded areas and reaches 12-18 inches tall and wide. Forms clumps.

Beesia deltophylla 
​Native to southeastern Tibet, this gently spreading evergreen groundcover has glossy green leaves, dark stems, and produces white flowers in spring and summertime. These plants are perfect for woodland gardens, narrow beds, and tree understorey.

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Propagation

Problems and Pests

Gallery

Camellias are great candidates to be grown as container plants on your patio.
A field of thea sinensis
Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'

Videos

A video all about growing camellias successfully
Propagating camellias

Resources

The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Pages 000 - 000, Name
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