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Camellia japonica
'Grandiflora Rosea'
Large Flowered Rose Camellia
Origin: Originated in 1935 in Yokohama Nursery, Yokohama, Japan.
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Grandiflora Rosea' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7-10 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 8 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H2-H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -17.8 - 4.4 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 0-40 |
| Height |
| 2.5-3 m |
| Spread |
| 1-3 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Poor salt tolerance, will not do well in coastal areas. Good as seasonal colour accent, screening, and along woodland edges. |
| 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 |
| ID Characteristic |
| One of the largest Camellia plants available. |
| Leaf Description |
| Thick, glossy, dark green leaves to 7-8 cm long, with serrated margins. |
| Flower Description |
| Semi-double flower, to 13-15 cm. Rose pink to red in colour with an occasional white blotch and golden yellow anthers. |
| Fruit Description |
| Round capsules to 1-2 cm . |
| 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 at 20-30°C. |
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