Camellia 'Xiaofenyu' (Xiaofenyu Camellia)


Botanical Information

FamilyTheaceae
GenusCamellia
Cultivar'Xiaofenyu'
Patent NumberProtection number in China: 20120001
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginShanghai Botanical Garden, Shanghai, China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
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GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodFebruary, March, April

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeExcellent for use as hedges, border plantings or ground cover.
CultivationAcidic to weak alkaline soils with full sun to partial shade.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionDark green leaves which turn a sparkling red during spring and reddish brown throughout the winter in their youth.
Flower DescriptionSingle 5 petaled, pale pink flowers roughly 3 cm in diameter, filaments and anthers a beautiful yellow.

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