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Camellia japonica

'Mrs Charles Cobb'


Mrs. Charles Cobb Camellia




Origin:  Cultivated in Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, South Carolina, United States of America, in the early 1900's.
Family
Theaceae
Genus
Camellia
Species
japonica
Cultivar
'Mrs Charles Cobb'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
7a-10b
Canadian Hardiness Zone
8
RHS Hardiness Zone
H2-H6
Temperature (°C)
(-17.8)- 4.4
Temperature (°F)
0-40
Height
2-3 m
Spread
1.5-2 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JanuaryMarch
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 semi-double, peony style flower is 8-10 cm across with silky, rosy/ dark red petals and golden yellow anthers.
Fruit Description
Round capsules are 1-2 cm across.
Notable Specimens
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, South Carolina, United States of America.
Propagation
Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months at 20-30 °C.
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