Camellia japonica 'Lavinia Maggi' (Lavinia Maggi Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Lavinia Maggi' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7a-10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 to -10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 0-40 |
| Height | 2-4 m |
| Spread | 2-4 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in partial shade and rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soil. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Leaf Description | The simple, oval leaves are thick, glossy and 8-10 cm long. |
| Flower Description | This formal double flower grows 12 cm across. The overlapping petals are mostly white with pink stripes throughout. |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'Lavinia Maggi', form. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia japonica 'Lavinia Maggi', leaf. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia japonica 'Lavinia Maggi', flower. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia japonica 'Lavinia Maggi', flower. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia japonica 'Lavinia Maggi', flower. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia japonica 'Lavinia Maggi', flower bud. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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