Camellia 'Royal Velvet' (Royal Velvet Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Cultivar | 'Royal Velvet' |
| Synonyms | Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7a-10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2-H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -18 to -5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 0 - 40 |
| Height | 1.8 - 3.6 m |
| Spread | 1-3 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Grows in an upright shape. |
| Landscape | Uses include: beds, borders, hedges, screens, patio, containers, walls and fences. |
| Propagation | Propagated by hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 to 3 months. |
| Cultivation | Grows in light shade in well draining, acidic soil. |
| Pests | Aphids, scale insects and vine weevils. |
| Notable Specimens | Burncoose Nursery and Gardens, Gwennap, Redruth, Cornwall, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Camellia 'Royal Velvet', form. Burncoose Nursery and Gardens, Gwennap, Redruth, Cornwall, England.
Camellia 'Royal Velvet', leaf. Burncoose Nursery and Gardens, Gwennap, Redruth, Cornwall, England.
Camellia 'Royal Velvet', flower. Burncoose Nursery and Gardens, Gwennap, Redruth, Cornwall, England.