Camellia japonica 'Jupiter' (Jupiter Camellia)

Botanical Information

FamilyTheaceae
GenusCamellia
Speciesjaponica
Cultivar'Jupiter'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginThis 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 Zone6 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 to -10
Height2.5 - 4 m
Spread1.5 - 2.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

ShapeA large, vigorous shrub of upright habit.
LandscapeCan 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.
PropagationSemi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer to autumn, using a mild hormone, bottom heat and mist produce the best results.
CultivationGrow best in a neutral or acid soil that is humus-rich, moist and free-draining in a semi-shaded area.
PestsAphids, scale insects, vine weevil, honey fungus, phytophthora root rot, camellia gall, camellia leaf blight, and flowers may be infected by camellia petal blight.
Notable SpecimensTrengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionDark green, glossy, evergreen leaves with slightly serrated edges.
Flower DescriptionSingle or semi-double, bright rose-red, bowl-shaped flowers 9 cm across, occasionally blotched white and with a prominent boss of golden stamens.

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