Camellia japonica 'Kumasaka' (Kumasaka Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Kumasaka' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Hybridized at the Tokyo Nursery in Tokyo, Japan. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7a-10b |
| 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 | 2-3 m |
| Spread | 1.5-2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Good as hedges or screening, woodland edging, or a colourful accent. Will also grow well in pots or containers with regular watering. |
| Propagation | Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |
| Cultivation | This shrub does best in full to partial shade. Prefers neutral to acidic, moist and well drained soils, but will die 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, they grow 6-7 cm long. |
| Flower Description | The flower is a double, rose form flower. Rose pink with golden yellow anthers that grows 8-10 cm across. |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'Kumasaka', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Kumasaka', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Kumasaka', flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Kumasaka', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Kumasaka', bud. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.