Camellia japonica 'China Doll' (China Doll Camellia)
Botanical Information
Family | Theaceae |
Genus | Camellia |
Species | japonica |
Cultivar | 'China Doll' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Introduced by H. Shackleford, Albany, Georgia, United States of America. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 6b - 10b |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H2- H6 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -20.5 - 1.7 |
Temperature (°F) | -5 - 35 |
Height | 2-3 m |
Spread | 1 - 2 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | February, March, April |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Habit of growth is upright with dense foliage. |
Propagation | Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months |
Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
Leaf Description | Leaves are evergreen, glossy dark green, and about 6 cm long. |
Flower Description | Blush white edged coral pink blooms, mass mixed irregular petals, with or without stamens. |
Photographs
![Camellia japonica 'China Doll', form. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. Camellia japonica 'China Doll', form. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.](photos/Camellia-japonica-China-Doll-frm.jpg)
Camellia japonica 'China Doll', form. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
![Camellia japonica 'China Doll', leaf. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. Camellia japonica 'China Doll', leaf. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.](photos/Camellia-japonica-China-Doll-lf.jpg)
Camellia japonica 'China Doll', leaf. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
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![Camellia japonica 'China Doll' flower. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. Camellia japonica 'China Doll' flower. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.](photos/Camellia-japonica-China-Doll-flw.jpg)
Camellia japonica 'China Doll' flower. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.