Camellia japonica 'Ethel Davis' (Ethel Davis Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Ethel Davis' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Originated in Mobile, Alabama, United States of America, in 1938 by E.B. Davis. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7-9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -17.8 - (-1.1) |
| Temperature (°F) | 0-30 |
| Height | 1.5-2.5 m |
| Spread | 1-1.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | January, February, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Hardwood cuttings taken in late spring, planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in full sun in cooler areas, filtered sun or shade in warmer areas however it shows better tolerance to sun and heat than other cultivars. Needs organically rich soils with regular watering but will die in standing water. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. Mobile Botanical Gardens, Mobile, Alabama, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | The evergreen leaves are thick, glossy and dark green. Elliptical in shape, they grow 6-7 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Coral pink, light red flowers grow 10-11 cm across. The peony style flower is semidouble. |
| Fruit Description | Capsules are 1-2 cm across. |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'Ethel Davis', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Ethel Davis', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Ethel Davis', flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.