Camellia japonica 'Elena Nobile' (Elena Nobile Camellia, Napa Red, Finest Napa Red)
Botanical Information
Family | Theaceae |
Genus | Camellia |
Species | japonica |
Cultivar | 'Elena Nobile' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Cultivated by Cesare Franchetti in Florence, Italy. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7a-10b |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H2-H5 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (17.8)- 4.4 |
Temperature (°F) | 0-40 |
Height | 3-4 m |
Spread | 1-3 m |
Growth | Slow |
Flowering Period | February, March |
Description and Growing Information
Propagation | Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |
Cultivation | Grows best in full or partial sun and can tolerate heat and humidity but requires regular watering. |
Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. Mobile Botanical Gardens, Mobile, Alabama, United States of America. Elizabeth F. Gamble Gardens, Palo Alto, California, United States of America. |
Leaf Description | Thick, glossy, evergreen. |
Flower Description | Formal double flower, deep pink to rose red. |
Photographs
![Camellia japonica 'Elena Nobile', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. Camellia japonica 'Elena Nobile', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.](photos/Camelia-japonica-Elena-Noble-hpl-frm.jpg)
Camellia japonica 'Elena Nobile', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
![Camellia japonica 'Elena Nobile', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. Camellia japonica 'Elena Nobile', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.](photos/Camelia-japonica-Elena-Noble-hpl-lf.jpg)
Camellia japonica 'Elena Nobile', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
![Camellia japonica 'Elena Nobile', flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. Camellia japonica 'Elena Nobile', flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.](photos/Camelia-japonica-Elena-Noble-hpl-flw.jpg)
Camellia japonica 'Elena Nobile', flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Elena Nobile', bud. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.