Camellia 'Xiaofenyu' (Xiaofenyu Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Cultivar | 'Xiaofenyu' |
| Patent Number | Protection number in China: 20120001 |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Shanghai Botanical Garden, Shanghai, China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | February, March, April |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Excellent for use as hedges, border plantings or ground cover. |
| Cultivation | Acidic to weak alkaline soils with full sun to partial shade. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Dark green leaves which turn a sparkling red during spring and reddish brown throughout the winter in their youth. |
| Flower Description | Single 5 petaled, pale pink flowers roughly 3 cm in diameter, filaments and anthers a beautiful yellow. |