Camellia japonica
'Coquettii'
Coquetti Camellia
Family |
Theaceae |
Genus |
Camellia |
Species |
japonica |
Cultivar |
'Coquettii' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7a-10b |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
8 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H5 |
Temperature (°C) |
-15 to -10 |
Temperature (°F) |
0-40 |
Height |
1-3 m |
Landscape |
Great used as seasonal colour accent, screening, woodland edges or specimen plant. |
Cultivation |
Grows best in partial to full shade and needs evenly moist, well drained soil 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 loose peony style flower is a formal double and bright red, growing 10-12 cm across. |
Notable Specimens |
Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
Propagated by hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |