Camellia japonica 'Fashionata' (Fashionata Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Fashionata' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Originated in 1960, in Mobile, Alabama, United States of America by Fred Everette. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7a - 10a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -17.8 - 4.4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 0-40 |
| Height | 3-4 m |
| Spread | 1-3 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | February, March, April |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in part shade, with consistently moist, well drained, acidic soils. Prefers organically rich soil or mulch. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy, dark green leaves grow 10 cm long and 6 cm wide. |
| Flower Description | Large, semi-double, pink petals with yellow centre. Blooms measure 13 cm across and 6 cm deep. Each flower has 20 or more petals. |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'Fashionata', form, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Fashionata', leaf, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Fashionata', flower, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Fashionata', flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Fashionata', flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Fashionata', bud. Harry P Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Fashionata', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Fashionata', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.