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Camellia japonica
'Sarah Frost'
Sarah Frost Camellia
Origin: Originated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Sarah Frost' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Synonyms |
| Camellia japonica 'Clarke Red', Camellia Japonica 'Owl Face' |
| 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
| General Description |
| Also known as the 'Clarke Red' or 'Owl Face', 'Sarah Frost' is the most well-known Camellia in the United States. Known for its colour, a mix of crimson red and a deep rose pink. |
| Landscape |
| Good as hedges or screening, woodland edging, or a colourful accent. |
| Cultivation |
| Prefers moist, rich soil. Keep a regular watering cycle until fully established. Use mulch to keep roots cool and help with water absorption. Grows best in partial or filtered shade to shield from direct sunlight. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Leaf Description |
| Glossy, dark green foliage. |
| Flower Description |
| A formal double flower, with a mix of crimson red and deep rose pink petals. |
| Fruit Description |
| 1 to 2 cm, round fruit. |
| 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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