Camellia japonica 'Mrs Charles Cobb' (Mrs. Charles Cobb Camellia)

Botanical Information

FamilyTheaceae
GenusCamellia
Speciesjaponica
Cultivar'Mrs Charles Cobb'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginCultivated in Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, South Carolina, United States of America, in the early 1900's.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7a-10b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH2-H6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-17.8)- 4.4
Temperature (°F)0-40
Height2-3 m
Spread1.5-2 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJanuary, February, March

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeGood as hedges or screening, woodland edging, or a colourful accent. Will also grow well in pots or containers with regular watering.
PropagationHardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months at 20-30 °C.
CultivationBest grown in full sun in cooler areas, filtered sun or shade in warmer areas. Needs organically rich soils with regular watering but will die in standing water.
Notable SpecimensHarry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, South Carolina, United States of America.
Leaf DescriptionThe evergreen leaves are thick, glossy and dark green. Elliptical in shape, they grow 6-7 cm long.
Flower DescriptionThe semi-double, peony style flower is 8-10 cm across with silky, rosy/ dark red petals and golden yellow anthers.
Fruit DescriptionRound capsules are 1-2 cm across.

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