Camellia japonica 'Mathotiana' (Mathotiana Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Mathotiana' |
| Synonyms | Camellia japonica 'Julia Drayton' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7a-10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2-H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -17.7 to 1.7 |
| Temperature (°F) | 0 to 35 |
| Height | 3 m |
| Spread | 2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, April, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | From soft or semi-hard wood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Partial shade to shade, in rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soil. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy, pointy, thick dark green. |
| Flower Description | Showy coral-pink, round flowers. |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'Mathotiana', leaf, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Mathotiana', flower, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.