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Camellia japonica

'Pope John XXIII'


Pope John XXIII Camellia




Family
Theaceae
Genus
Camellia
Species
japonica
Cultivar
'Pope John XXIII'
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
JanuaryMarchDecember
Landscape
Good as hedges, screening, or woodland edging. 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. Does not tolerate alkaline soils or standing water.
Growth
Medium
Leaf Description
Thick, glossy, dark green leaves. 8 cm long.
Flower Description
Formal double flower. Petals are white with a satin feel. 8 to 10 cm across.
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.
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