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Camellia japonica

'China Doll'


China Doll Camellia




Origin:  Introduced by H. Shackleford, Albany, Georgia, United States of America.
Family
Theaceae
Genus
Camellia
Species
japonica
Cultivar
'China Doll'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
6b - 10b
Canadian Hardiness Zone
9
RHS Hardiness Zone
H2- H6
Temperature (°C)
-20.5 - 1.7
Temperature (°F)
-5 - 35
Height
2-3 m
Spread
1 - 2 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MarchApril
General Description
Habit of growth is upright with dense foliage.
Growth
Medium
Leaf Description
Leaves are evergreen, glossy dark green, and about 6 cm long.
Flower Description
Blush white edged coral pink blooms, mass mixed irregular petals, with or without stamens.
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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