Camellia japonica 'Fashionata' (Fashionata Camellia)


Botanical Information

FamilyTheaceae
GenusCamellia
Speciesjaponica
Cultivar'Fashionata'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginOriginated in 1960, in Mobile, Alabama, United States of America by Fred Everette.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7a - 10a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3-H6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-17.8 - 4.4
Temperature (°F)0-40
Height3-4 m
Spread1-3 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodFebruary, March, April

Description and Growing Information

PropagationHardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months.
CultivationBest grown in part shade, with consistently moist, well drained, acidic soils. Prefers organically rich soil or mulch.
Notable SpecimensBok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Leaf DescriptionGlossy, dark green leaves grow 10 cm long and 6 cm wide.
Flower DescriptionLarge, semi-double, pink petals with yellow centre. Blooms measure 13 cm across and 6 cm deep. Each flower has 20 or more petals.

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