Camellia japonica
'Louis Law'
Louis Law Camellia
Family |
Theaceae |
Genus |
Camellia |
Species |
japonica |
Cultivar |
'Louis Law' |
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 |
2-3 m |
Spread |
1.5-2 m |
Landscape |
Good as hedges or screening, woodland edging, or a colourful accent. Will also grow well in pots or containers with regular watering. |
Cultivation |
Best grown in full sun in cooler areas, filtered sun or shade in warmer areas. 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 |
The flower is a double, rose form flower. Rosy red with golden yellow anthers that grow to 8-10 cm across. |
Fruit Description |
Capsules are 1-2 cm across. |
Notable Specimens |
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Propagation |
Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |