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Camellia japonica

'Ethel Davis'


Ethel Davis Camellia




Origin:  Originated in Mobile, Alabama, United States of America, in 1938 by E.B. Davis.
Family
Theaceae
Genus
Camellia
Species
japonica
Cultivar
'Ethel Davis'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Canadian Hardiness Zone
8
RHS Hardiness Zone
H3-H6
Temperature (°C)
-17.8 - (-1.1)
Temperature (°F)
0-30
Height
1.5-2.5 m
Spread
1-1.5 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JanuaryDecember
Cultivation
Best grown in full sun in cooler areas, filtered sun or shade in warmer areas however it shows better tolerance to sun and heat than other cultivars. Needs organically rich soils with regular watering but will die in standing water.
Growth
Medium
Leaf Description
The evergreen leaves are thick, glossy and dark green. Elliptical in shape, they grow 6-7 cm long.
Flower Description
Coral pink, light red flowers grow 10-11 cm across. The peony style flower is semidouble.
Fruit Description
Capsules are 1-2 cm across.
Notable Specimens
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. Mobile Botanical Gardens, Mobile, Alabama, United States of America.
Propagation
Hardwood cuttings taken in late spring, planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months.
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