Camellia japonica 'Rose Dawn' (Rose Dawn Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Rose Dawn' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Originated in Sefner, Florida, 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 | 3-4 m |
| Spread | 1-2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | January, February, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Round, low canopy, with 50 cm ground clearance. |
| Landscape | Good as hedges or screening, woodland edging, or a colourful accent. |
| Propagation | Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |
| Cultivation | This shrub does best in full to partial shade. Prefers moist and well drained soils, but will die in standing water. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy, dark green foliage. |
| Flower Description | Formal double flower, with deep rose pink petals. |
| Colour Description | Deep rose pink |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'Rose Dawn', form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Rose Dawn', leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Rose Dawn', flower. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.