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Camellia japonica
'Akashigata'
Akashigata Camellia, Akashigata Japanese Camellia, Akashigata Common Camellia.
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Akashigata' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Synonyms |
| Camellia japonica 'Lady Clare' |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7a - 10b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 8 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -15 to -10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 0 - 35 |
| Height |
| 3 - 6 m |
| Spread |
| 1 - 3 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| ‘Akashigata’ favours a position sheltered from cold dry winds. It prefers woodland and acid soils but will tolerate neutral loam as long as it is well drained. |
| Landscape |
| May be used as a border planting, or along walls and foundations. |
| Cultivation |
| Suitable for woodland and acidic soils. Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds and late frosts |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Pythium and Phytophtora Root Rot and leaf spot. |
| Leaf Description |
| Evergreen medium size leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| Semi-double deep rose-pink flowers around 10 cm in diameter. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |
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