Camellia japonica 'Herme' (Herme Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Herme' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7-10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2-H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-17.8) - 4.4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 0-40 |
| Height | 1.5-2.5 m |
| Spread | 1-1.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | January, February, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Used as seasonal colour accent, screening, along woodland edges or as a specimen plant. |
| Propagation | Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in partial to full shade and needs evenly moist, well drained soil but will perish in standing water. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | The evergreen leaves are thick, glossy and dark green, elliptical in shape, and to 6-7 cm long. |
| Flower Description | The pale pink flower has white overtones and occasionally dark pink streaks with golden yellow stamens. It is a semidouble, 10- 12 cm across and slightly fragrant. |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'Herme', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Herme', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Herme', flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Herme', bud. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.