Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet' (Royal Velvet Camellia)
Botanical Information
Family | Theaceae |
Genus | Camellia |
Species | japonica |
Cultivar | 'Royal Velvet' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Originated in Altadena, California, 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 | 1-3 m |
Spread | 1-2 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | February, March |
Description and Growing Information
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 | Prefers moist, well drained, acidic soils. Grows best in partial shade or filtered sun. |
Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
Leaf Description | Glossy, dark green foliage. |
Flower Description | Peony-style, semi-double flower with deep crimson petals. |
Photographs
![Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet', form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet', form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.](photos/Camellia-japonica-Royal-Velvet-bt-frm.jpg)
Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet', form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
![Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet', leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet', leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.](photos/Camellia-japonica-Royal-Velvet-bt-lf.jpg)
Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet', leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
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![Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet', flower. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet', flower. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.](photos/Camellia-japonica-Royal-Velvet-bt-flw.jpg)
Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet', flower. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
![Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet', flower. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet', flower. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.](photos/Camellia-japonica-Royal-Velvet-bt-flw2.jpg)
Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet', flower. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.