Camellia 'Meiguichun ' (Meiguichun Camellia)


Botanical Information

FamilyTheaceae
GenusCamellia
Cultivar'Meiguichun '
Patent NumberProtection number in China: 20120002
OriginShanghai Botanical Garden, Shanghai, China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
GrowthFast
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 in their youth during the spring.
Flower DescriptionSemi-double flowers with 9-11 petals, 3 cm in diameter, a beautiful rosey pink colour. Filaments and anthers a bright yellow colour.

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