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Camellia japonica

'Sweetie Pie'


Sweetie Pie Camellia




Origin:  Originated in Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Family
Theaceae
Genus
Camellia
Species
japonica
Cultivar
'Sweetie Pie'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Canadian Hardiness Zone
8
RHS Hardiness Zone
H2- H6
Temperature (°C)
-17.8 - 4.4
Temperature (°F)
0-40
Height
1-3 m
Spread
1-2 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JanuaryNovemberDecember
Landscape
Good as hedges or screening, woodland edging, or a colourful accent. Will also grow well in pots or containers with regular watering.
Cultivation
Prefers moist, well drained, acidic soils. Grows best in partial shade or filtered sun.
Shape
Round and bushy.
Growth
Medium
Leaf Description
Glossy, dark green, elliptic, leathery leaves. Usually 7 to 8 cm long
Flower Description
Semi-double, white to pale pink with red streaks and golden yellow anthers. The flower is 10 to 13 cm across with 8 to 12 petals.
Fruit Description
Round 1-2 cm capsules.
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.
References
Brown, S. P. (n.d.). Camellias at a Glance. University of Florida. Retrieved May 9, 2019, from http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/EP/EP00200.pdf
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