Camellia japonica
'Terry Gilley'
Terry Gilley Camellia
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Terry Gilley' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7-9 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3-H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -17.8 - (-1.1) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 0-30 |
| Height |
| 1.5-3 m |
| Spread |
| 1-2 m |
| Cultivation |
| Prefers moist, well drained, acidic soils. Grows best in partial shade or filtered sun. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Leaf Description |
| Glossy, dark green leaves with pointed end. |
| Flower Description |
| Semi-double, wavy petals. Red with white streaks throughout. Golden yellow anthers. |
| 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. |