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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 |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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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