Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet' (Royal Velvet Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Royal Velvet' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Originated in Altadena, California, 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 | 1-3 m |
| Spread | 1-2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | February, March |
Description and Growing Information
| 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 | Prefers moist, well drained, acidic soils. Grows best in partial shade or filtered sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy, dark green foliage. |
| Flower Description | Peony-style, semi-double flower with deep crimson petals. |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet', form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet', leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet', flower. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Royal Velvet', flower. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.