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Camellia japonica
'Optima Rosea'
Optima Rosea Camellia.
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Optima Rosea' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7 - 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3 - H6 |
| Height |
| 3 - 4 m |
| Spread |
| 1 - 3 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Prefers slightly acidic soil in a partially shaded location in a protected location away from excessive winds. |
| Shape |
| Upright. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Glossy, green leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| Large, cup-shaped rose to formal double, dark pink flowers, streaked with crimson. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer to autumn, using a mild hormone, bottom heat and mist produce the best results. |
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