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', 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', bud. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.