Camellia japonica
'Saturnia'
Saturnia Camellia
Family |
Theaceae |
Genus |
Camellia |
Species |
japonica |
Cultivar |
'Saturnia' |
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 |
1-2 m |
Spread |
1-2 m |
Landscape |
Good as hedging, screening, woodland edging, or a colourful accent. |
Cultivation |
Grows best in partial shade and rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soil. |
Shape |
Open, upright. |
Growth |
Medium |
Leaf Description |
The simple, oval, dark green leaves are thick, glossy and 8-10 cm long. |
Flower Description |
The semi-double flower is rosy red to dark red. |
Notable Specimens |
Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
Hardwood cuttings treated with rooting hormone will begin to root within 2-3 months. |