Camellia japonica 'Rose Dawn' (Rose Dawn Camellia)
Botanical Information
Family | Theaceae |
Genus | Camellia |
Species | japonica |
Cultivar | 'Rose Dawn' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Originated in Sefner, Florida, United States of America. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7a-9b |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H6 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -17.7 -(-3.8) |
Temperature (°F) | 0-25 |
Height | 3-4 m |
Spread | 1-2 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | January, February, December |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Round, low canopy, with 50 cm ground clearance. |
Landscape | Good as hedges or screening, woodland edging, or a colourful accent. |
Propagation | Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |
Cultivation | This shrub does best in full to partial shade. Prefers moist and well drained soils, but will die in standing water. |
Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
Leaf Description | Glossy, dark green foliage. |
Flower Description | Formal double flower, with deep rose pink petals. |
Colour Description | Deep rose pink |
Photographs
![Camellia japonica 'Rose Dawn', form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. Camellia japonica 'Rose Dawn', form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.](photos/Camellia-japonica-Royal-Velvet-bt-frm.jpg)
Camellia japonica 'Rose Dawn', form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
![Camellia japonica 'Rose Dawn', leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. Camellia japonica 'Rose Dawn', leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.](photos/Camellia-japonica-Royal-Velvet-bt-lf.jpg)
Camellia japonica 'Rose Dawn', leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
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![Camellia japonica 'Rose Dawn', flower. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. Camellia japonica 'Rose Dawn', flower. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.](photos/Camellia-japonica-Royal-Velvet-bt-flw.jpg)
Camellia japonica 'Rose Dawn', flower. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.