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. |