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Camellia japonica
'Professor Charles S. Sargent'
Professor Charles S. Sargent Camellia
Origin: Hybridized in South Carolina, United States of America.
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Professor Charles S. Sargent' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7a-9b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 8 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3-H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -17.7 -(-3.8) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 0-25 |
| Height |
| 2-3 m |
| Spread |
| 2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Good as background plants, woodland edging, or a colourful accent. |
| Cultivation |
| Prefers full sun in cooler areas, or partial sun in warmer areas. Higher tolerance for sun than other cultivars. Grows best in rich, acidic soils but does not do well in overly wet soils. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Leaf Description |
| Glossy, dark green foliage. |
| Flower Description |
| Tight, peony-style flower, with a dark red colour. |
| Colour Description |
| Scarlet red. |
| Texture Description |
| Glossy. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |
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