Camellia japonica 'Jupiter' (Jupiter Camellia)
Botanical Information
Family | Theaceae |
Genus | Camellia |
Species | japonica |
Cultivar | 'Jupiter' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | This cultivar was developed by William Paul at Hillier & Sons Nursery in England in 1904 and was generally introduced to the UK market in the 1950s. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 - 10 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -15 to -10 |
Height | 2.5 - 4 m |
Spread | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | April |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | A large, vigorous shrub of upright habit. |
Landscape | Can be grown as a shrub along a wall or in a container, as well as a border or specimen plant. Could also be used to create an informal hedge or in a woodland setting. It is striking enough to be used in more urban gardens. |
Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer to autumn, using a mild hormone, bottom heat and mist produce the best results. |
Cultivation | Grow best in a neutral or acid soil that is humus-rich, moist and free-draining in a semi-shaded area. |
Pests | Aphids, scale insects, vine weevil, honey fungus, phytophthora root rot, camellia gall, camellia leaf blight, and flowers may be infected by camellia petal blight. |
Notable Specimens | Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Dark green, glossy, evergreen leaves with slightly serrated edges. |
Flower Description | Single or semi-double, bright rose-red, bowl-shaped flowers 9 cm across, occasionally blotched white and with a prominent boss of golden stamens. |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'Jupiter', flower, Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia japonica 'Jupiter', leaf, Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
![Camellia japonica 'Jupiter', flower, Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Camellia japonica 'Jupiter', flower, Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.](photos/Camellia-japonica-Jupiter-tren-flw2.jpg)
Camellia japonica 'Jupiter', flower, Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Awards
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