Camellia japonica 'Tama Electra' (Tama Electra Camellia)
Botanical Information
Family | Theaceae |
Genus | Camellia |
Species | japonica |
Cultivar | 'Tama Electra' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Originated in Altadena, California, United States of America. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7-9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H6 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -17.8 - (-1.1) |
Temperature (°F) | 0-30 |
Height | 2.5-3 m |
Spread | 1-2 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | January, February, March, April, December |
Description and Growing Information
Propagation | Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |
Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
Leaf Description | Glossy, dark green leaves with acute apex. |
Flower Description | Dark red, bordered with white and golden yellow anthers |