Camellia japonica 'Nina Avery' (Nina Avery Camellia)
Botanical Information
Family | Theaceae |
Genus | Camellia |
Species | japonica |
Cultivar | 'Nina Avery' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Hybridized on Avery Island, Louisiana, United States of America. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7a-9b |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H6 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -17.7 -(-3.8) |
Temperature (°F) | 0-25 |
Height | 1.5 to 3m |
Spread | 1-2 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | Good as background plants, under trees, or as a woodland border. Can grow in pots or containers. |
Propagation | Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |
Cultivation | Grows well in part-sun, warmer climate. Prefers rich and organic soil. |
Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
Leaf Description | Thick, glossy, dark green leaves. |
Flower Description | Peony-style flower, pale pink and white with bright yellow anthers. |
Fruit Description | 1 to 2 cm round fruit. |