Camellia 'Meiyu ' (Sweet Gem Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Cultivar | 'Meiyu ' |
| Patent Number | Protection number in China: 20120054, Registration number in the American Camellia Society: 2769 |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Shanghai Botanical Gardens, 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. Roughly 6.8 x 3.25 cm in size. |
| Flower Description | Single rosey pink flowers, 3 cm in diameter, 5 petals and yellow anthers and filaments. |